James Rockwell's son is saved from drowning in the last scene of this book, while one of the first scenes in this novel features a boy looking through the window of a restaurant at those who can afford breakfast.
James Rockwell's son is saved from drowning in the last scene of this book, while one of the first scenes in this novel features a boy looking through the window of a restaurant at those who can afford breakfast. In addition to Johnny Nolan, its characters include an educated laborer who pays his rent by teaching his landlord how to read. The main character immediately figures out that Jim Travis is responsible after being robbed, and dubs himself a "capitalist" after he opens a bank account with the five dollars received for protecting the country rube Frank Whitney during an excursion to New York. Followed by the sequel Fame and Fortune, this novel was also the template for its author's similar works Paul the Peddler and Mark the Match- Boy. For 10 points, name this story of bootblack Richard Hunter, who pluckishly works his way up to success, written by Horatio Alger.
James Rockwell's son is saved from drowning in the last scene of this book, while one of the first scenes in this novel features a boy looking through the window of a restaurant at those who can afford breakfast.
{Ragged Dick}