Jack's Ward; Or, The Boy Guardian by Jr. Horatio Alger

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Author Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899
Title Jack's Ward; Or, The Boy Guardian
Credits E-text prepared by David Garcia and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Jack's Ward; Or, The Boy Guardian" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the early 20th century that embodies the classic themes of perseverance and youthful ambition. The story primarily revolves around Jack Harding, a young boy from a struggling family in New York City who is determined to help support his household after his father loses his job during a business depression. Throughout the narrative, Jack's character is tested as he faces various challenges and strives to uplift his family's circumstances, illustrating the values of hard work and integrity. The opening of the book introduces readers to Jack Harding, a spirited twelve-year-old boy working to hold a gentleman's horse, who reveals his family's struggles with poverty and his willingness to help them. As the narrative unfolds, we learn about Jack's family dynamics, including his overbearing Aunt Rachel, whose gloomy outlook casts a shadow over their home life. Jack's encounters reflect his ambitions and resourcefulness, as he earns money to support his family while contending with the hardships of their socioeconomic status. The beginning sets a poignant tone, hinting at themes of responsibility, familial obligations, and the trials of youth, inviting readers to engage with Jack's journey toward resilience and hope against the backdrop of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Kidnapping -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Foundlings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Counterfeits and counterfeiting -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Philadelphia (Pa.) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
Subject New York (N.Y.) -- History -- 1865-1898 -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 10729
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 20, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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