The Cash Boy is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr., an American author who is known for his stories of success and self-improvement. The book follows the story of a young boy named Frank Fowler who works as a cash boy in a department store in New York City. Frank is an orphan who is determined to make a better life for himself, and he works hard to impress his employers and earn promotions.As Frank navigates the challenges of working in a bustling department store, he also encounters a cast of characters who help him ...
Read More
The Cash Boy is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr., an American author who is known for his stories of success and self-improvement. The book follows the story of a young boy named Frank Fowler who works as a cash boy in a department store in New York City. Frank is an orphan who is determined to make a better life for himself, and he works hard to impress his employers and earn promotions.As Frank navigates the challenges of working in a bustling department store, he also encounters a cast of characters who help him along the way. He befriends a wealthy customer who takes an interest in his well-being, and he also meets a young girl who becomes his love interest.Throughout the book, Frank learns important lessons about hard work, perseverance, and the value of education. He faces setbacks and obstacles, but he never loses sight of his goals. Ultimately, he proves himself to be a capable and ambitious young man who is destined for success.The Cash Boy is a classic rags-to-riches story that has inspired generations of readers. It is a timeless tale of determination, courage, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.Small as Frank's income was, he had managed to live within it. It will be remembered that he had paid but fifty cents a week for a room. By great economy he had made his meals cost but two dollars a week, so that out of his three dollars he saved fifty cents. But this saving would not be sufficient to pay for his clothes. However, he had had no occasion to buy any as yet, and his little fund altogether amounted to twenty dollars.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Read Less
