A Debt of Honor
The Story of Gerald Lane's Success in the Far WestBy Horatio Jr. Alger
Length6h 23m
About this audiobook
In "A Debt of Honor," Horatio Alger Jr. crafts a compelling tale of moral growth and the transformative power of hard work in the face of adversity. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century America, Alger employs his signature style characterized by straightforward prose and rich character development, drawing readers into the life of a young protagonist who strives to overcome social and economic obstacles. The narrative is imbued with themes of honor, integrity, and the quintessential American dream, as the young hero navigates challenges that ultimately culminate in his personal success and societal reintegration. Horatio Alger Jr., a seminal figure in American literature, emerged from humble origins and witnessed firsthand the challenges of poverty and class disparities. His own experiences and the moral values of his time heavily influenced his writing. Alger's commitment to what he termed "rags-to-riches" stories resonated deeply with readers who yearned for stories of hope and redemption, making him an emblematic voice in the landscape of American literature during the Gilded Age. "A Debt of Honor" is a must-read for scholars of American literature and anyone interested in the roots of the modern narrative of perseverance. This novel not only entertains but also inspires readers to reflect on the importance of character, determination, and the interconnectedness of personal honor and societal responsibilities.
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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length6 hrs 23 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 27, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I. THE CABIN IN THE FOOTHILLS.
21CHAPTER XXI. ON THE STEAMER ROCK ISLAND.
2CHAPTER II. A DEBT OF HONOR.
22CHAPTER XXII. BRADLEY WENTWORTH TRIES TO MAKE MISCHIEF.
3CHAPTER III. BRADLEY WENTWORTH.
23CHAPTER XXIII. MR. STANDISH RECEIVES A COMMISSION.
4CHAPTER IV. COMPARING NOTES.
24CHAPTER XXIV. A FALSE ALARM.
5CHAPTER V. A COMPACT.
25CHAPTER XXV. GERALD HAS AN UNPLEASANT ADVENTURE.
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6CHAPTER VI. A STARTLING DISCOVERY.
26CHAPTER XXVI. TIP AND HIS TRICKS.
7CHAPTER VII. TRACKING THE THIEF.
27CHAPTER XXVII. MR. STANDISH STATES HIS BUSINESS.
8CHAPTER VIII. FOILING A THIEF.
28CHAPTER XXVIII. MR. STANDISH GAINS A BARREN VICTORY.
9CHAPTER IX. ALONE IN THE WORLD.
29CHAPTER XXIX. GERALD IS RELEASED.
10CHAPTER X. AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR.
30CHAPTER XXX. TIDINGS OF THE FUGITIVE.
11CHAPTER XI. JAKE AMSDEN MAKES AN EARLY CALL, AND HAS A WARM RECEPTION.
31CHAPTER XXXI. THE YOUNG RUNAWAYS.
12CHAPTER XII. AN INTERNATIONAL COMBAT.
32CHAPTER XXXII. ARTHUR GRIGSON’S TREACHERY.
13CHAPTER XIII. A VICTIM OF INJUSTICE.
33CHAPTER XXXIII. INTERVIEWING A BURGLAR.
14CHAPTER XIV. JAKE AMSDEN TURNS OVER A NEW LEAF.
34CHAPTER XXXIV. A STRANGE MEETING.
15CHAPTER XV. BRADLEY WENTWORTH’S MORNING MAIL.
35CHAPTER XXXV. THOMAS HASTINGS.
16CHAPTER XVI. A LETTER FROM JAKE AMSDEN.
36CHAPTER XXXVI. OLD ACQUAINTANCES.
17CHAPTER XVII. THE BACKWOODS HOTEL.
37CHAPTER XXXVII. A LETTER FROM GULCHVILLE.
18CHAPTER XVIII. THE PETERS FAMILY.
38CHAPTER XXXVIII. GERALD SELLS HIS PATRIMONY.
19CHAPTER XIX SCIENCE VERSUS STRENGTH.
39CHAPTER XXXIX. CONCLUSION.
20CHAPTER XX. HITTING THE BULL’S-EYE.
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