Publisher's Synopsis

Making His Way: Or Frank Courtney�������s Struggle Upward is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. The book tells the story of Frank Courtney, a young boy who is orphaned at a young age and must fend for himself in the world. Frank is determined to make a better life for himself and strives to overcome the obstacles that stand in his way.Throughout the book, Frank faces many challenges, including poverty, lack of education, and social inequality. Despite these challenges, he remains optimistic and works hard to achieve his goals. He takes on odd jobs, sells newspapers, and even becomes a messenger boy to make ends meet.As Frank grows older, he begins to realize that education is the key to success. He works hard to improve his reading and writing skills and eventually earns a scholarship to attend college. Along the way, he meets many people who help him on his journey, including a wealthy businessman who becomes his mentor.Making His Way is a classic rags-to-riches story that celebrates the virtues of hard work, determination, and perseverance. Alger's writing style is simple and straightforward, making the book accessible to readers of all ages. The novel is a timeless tale of hope and inspiration, and a reminder that anyone can achieve their dreams with hard work and dedication.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781163780473
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 290
Weight: 390g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 15mm