In the summer of 1857 fifteen-year-old Grant Thornton watches his father, a country minister, sink under unpaid bills. Determined to help, he sets out to earn money, becomes involved with his mother’s pearls and a crafty neighbour, and finally heads for New York, where Wall Street, gamblers and an uncle’s favour await.
A characteristic Alger tale of honesty and hard work rewarded. Download the free EPUB.