Fame and Fortune; or, The Progress of Richard Hunter
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Fame and Fortune; or, The Progress of Richard Hunter

By Jr. Horatio Alger
Michael Caine
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Length5h 19m

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Following the success of a familiar hero, this tale charts the continued ascent of a young man determined to make his mark. Financial savvy and social grace are earned through experience as he climbs the ladder of Victorian society. The narrative reinforces the idea that character is the true currency of lasting prosperity.

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GenreMystery and Thriller
Length5 hrs 19 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 24, 2026
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1CHAPTER I.: A BOARDING-HOUSE IN BLEECKER STREET.
13CHAPTER XIII.: DICK IN THE STATION-HOUSE.
2CHAPTER II.: INTRODUCTION TO MERCANTILE LIFE.
14CHAPTER XIV.: MICKY MAGUIRE'S DISAPPOINTMENT.
3CHAPTER III.: AT THE POST-OFFICE.
15CHAPTER XV.: THE FRANKLIN STREET STATION-HOUSE.
4CHAPTER IV.: LIFE AT THE BOARDING-HOUSE.
16CHAPTER XVI.: ROSWELL CRAWFORD RETIRES FROM BUSINESS.
5CHAPTER V.: DICK RECEIVES TWO VALUABLE PRESENTS.
17CHAPTER XVII.: DICK'S ACQUITTAL.
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6CHAPTER VI.: MR. GILBERT IS ASTONISHED.
18CHAPTER XVIII.: THE CUP AND THE LIP.
7CHAPTER VII.: A FINANCIAL DISCUSSION.
19CHAPTER XIX.: ANOTHER ARREST.
8CHAPTER VIII.: NEW PLANS.
20CHAPTER XX.: BEFORE THE PARTY.
9CHAPTER IX.: ROSWELL CRAWFORD AT HOME.
21CHAPTER XXI.: IDA GREYSON'S PARTY.
10CHAPTER X.: A STORE ON SIXTH AVENUE.
22CHAPTER XXII.: MICKY MAGUIRE RETURNS FROM THE ISLAND.
11CHAPTER XI.: A NEW ALLIANCE.
23CHAPTER XXIII.: FAME AND FORTUNE.
12CHAPTER XII.: DICK FALLS INTO A TRAP.
24IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER

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