Driven from Home; Or, Carl Crawford's Experience
By Jr. Horatio Alger
Length6h 24m
About this audiobook
Expelled from his family home by a series of misunderstandings, a brave youth sets out to conquer the challenges of the open road. His resilience is tested by a variety of colorful characters and difficult circumstances that sharpen his resolve. It is a poignant tale of self-discovery and the search for a place to truly belong.
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GenreMystery and Thriller, Action and Adventure
Length6 hrs 24 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1DRIVEN FROM HOME.
2CHAPTER II.: A FRIEND WORTH HAVING.
3CHAPTER III.: INTRODUCES PETER COOK.
4CHAPTER IV.: AN IMPORTANT CONFERENCE.
5CHAPTER V.: CARL’S STEPMOTHER.
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6CHAPTER VI.: Mrs. CRAWFORD’S LETTER.
7CHAPTER VII.: ENDS IN A TRAGEDY.
8CHAPTER VIII.: CARL FALLS UNDER SUSPICION.
9CHAPTER IX.: A PLAUSIBLE STRANGER.
10CHAPTER X.: THE COUNTERFEIT BILL.
11CHAPTER XI.: THE ARCHERY PRIZE.
12CHAPTER XII.: AN ODD ACQUAINTANCE.
13CHAPTER XIII.: AN UNEQUAL CONTEST.
14CHAPTER XIV.: CARL ARRIVES IN MILFORD.
15CHAPTER XV.: Mr. JENNINGS AT HOME.
16CHAPTER XVI.: CARL GETS A PLACE.
17CHAPTER XVII.: CARL ENTERS THE FACTORY.
18CHAPTER XVIII.: LEONARD’S TEMPTATION.
19CHAPTER XIX.: AN ARTFUL SCHEME.
20CHAPTER XX.: REVEALS A MYSTERY.
21CHAPTER XXI.: AN UNWELCOME GUEST.
22CHAPTER XXII.: MR. STARK IS RECOGNIZED.
23CHAPTER XXIII.: PREPARING FOR THE BURGLAR.
24CHAPTER XXIV.: THE BURGLARY.
25CHAPTER XXV.: STARK’S DISAPPOINTMENT.
26CHAPTER XXVI.: A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE.
27CHAPTER XXVII.: BROUGHT TO BAY.
28CHAPTER XXVIII.: AFTER A YEAR.
29CHAPTER XXIX.: THE LOST BANK BOOK.
30CHAPTER XXX.: AN ECCENTRIC WOMAN.
31CHAPTER XXXI.: CARL TAKES SUPPER WITH MISS NORRIS.
32CHAPTER XXXII.: A STARTLING DISCOVERY.
33CHAPTER XXXIII.: FROM ALBANY TO NIAGARA.
34CHAPTER XXXIV.: CARL MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF AN ENGLISH LORD.
35CHAPTER XXXV.: WHAT CARL LEARNED IN CHICAGO.
36CHAPTER XXXVI.: MAKING A WILL.
37CHAPTER XXXVII.: PETER LETS OUT A SECRET.
38CHAPTER XXXVIII.: Dr. CRAWFORD IS TAKEN TO TASK.
39CHAPTER XXXIX.: A MAN OF ENERGY.
40CHAPTER XL.
41CONCLUSION.
42IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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