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Driven from Home; Or, Carl Crawford's Experience
By Jr. Horatio Alger
Length6h 24m
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Forced from his home by unfortunate circumstances, a resilient youth must carve out a life for himself in unfamiliar territory. Each chapter brings a new trial that tests his resolve and clarifies his ambitions for a better life. It is a poignant look at the necessity of self-reliance when traditional support systems fail.
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GenreMystery and Thriller
Length6 hrs 24 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 24, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I
2DRIVEN FROM HOME.
3CHAPTER II.: A FRIEND WORTH HAVING.
4CHAPTER III.: INTRODUCES PETER COOK.
5CHAPTER IV.: AN IMPORTANT CONFERENCE.
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6CHAPTER V.: CARL’S STEPMOTHER.
7CHAPTER VI.: Mrs. CRAWFORD’S LETTER.
8CHAPTER VII.: ENDS IN A TRAGEDY.
9CHAPTER VIII.: CARL FALLS UNDER SUSPICION.
10CHAPTER IX.: A PLAUSIBLE STRANGER.
11CHAPTER X.: THE COUNTERFEIT BILL.
12CHAPTER XI.: THE ARCHERY PRIZE.
13CHAPTER XII.: AN ODD ACQUAINTANCE.
14CHAPTER XIII.: AN UNEQUAL CONTEST.
15CHAPTER XIV.: CARL ARRIVES IN MILFORD.
16CHAPTER XV.: Mr. JENNINGS AT HOME.
17CHAPTER XVI.: CARL GETS A PLACE.
18CHAPTER XVII.: CARL ENTERS THE FACTORY.
19CHAPTER XVIII.: LEONARD’S TEMPTATION.
20CHAPTER XIX.: AN ARTFUL SCHEME.
21CHAPTER XX.: REVEALS A MYSTERY.
22CHAPTER XXI.: AN UNWELCOME GUEST.
23CHAPTER XXII.: MR. STARK IS RECOGNIZED.
24CHAPTER XXIII.: PREPARING FOR THE BURGLAR.
25CHAPTER XXIV.: THE BURGLARY.
26CHAPTER XXV.: STARK’S DISAPPOINTMENT.
27CHAPTER XXVI.: A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE.
28CHAPTER XXVII.: BROUGHT TO BAY.
29CHAPTER XXVIII.: AFTER A YEAR.
30CHAPTER XXIX.: THE LOST BANK BOOK.
31CHAPTER XXX.: AN ECCENTRIC WOMAN.
32CHAPTER XXXI.: CARL TAKES SUPPER WITH MISS NORRIS.
33CHAPTER XXXII.: A STARTLING DISCOVERY.
34CHAPTER XXXIII.: FROM ALBANY TO NIAGARA.
35CHAPTER XXXIV.: CARL MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF AN ENGLISH LORD.
36CHAPTER XXXV.: WHAT CARL LEARNED IN CHICAGO.
37CHAPTER XXXVI.: MAKING A WILL.
38CHAPTER XXXVII.: PETER LETS OUT A SECRET.
39CHAPTER XXXVIII.: Dr. CRAWFORD IS TAKEN TO TASK.
40CHAPTER XXXIX.: A MAN OF ENERGY.
41CHAPTER XL.
42CONCLUSION.
43IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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