From Farm Boy to Senator
Being the History of the Boyhood and Manhood of Daniel WebsterBy Jr. Horatio Alger
Length6h 49m
About this audiobook
In "From Farm Boy to Senator," Jr. Horatio Alger masterfully unfolds a narrative steeped in the quintessential American Dream, exploring themes of ambition, perseverance, and social mobility. Through vivid characterizations and an engaging narrative style, Alger portrays the life of a farm boy who ascends through societal ranks to achieve political prominence. The book is emblematic of the late 19th-century literary context, where stories of self-made individuals resonated deeply with audiences, reflecting the burgeoning belief in the American meritocracy amid the backdrop of industrialization and urbanization. Jr. Horatio Alger, a descendant of the famed author known for his rags-to-riches tales, draws upon his familial legacy and personal experiences to craft this inspiring tale. Alger'Äôs life, marked by the challenges of navigating a rapidly changing society and the deeply ingrained values of hard work, informs the vigor with which he portrays the protagonist'Äôs journey. His background reflects the very ideals he espouses, making the narrative both a personal and universal exploration of destiny. "From Farm Boy to Senator" is recommended for readers seeking an uplifting narrative that melds historical authenticity with motivational storytelling. Alger's portrayal of character development and commitment to ideals of success will resonate with anyone interested in the resilience of the human spirit and the pursuit of one's aspirations.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Historical Fiction
Length6 hrs 49 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 21, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
21CHAPTER XX. “THE LITTLE BLACK STABLE-BOY.”
2CHAPTER I. THE COTTON HANDKERCHIEF.
22CHAPTER XXI. WHY DANIEL WAS SENT TO CONGRESS.
3CHAPTER II. DANIEL AND HIS FATHER.
23CHAPTER XXII. MR. WEBSTER AS A MEMBER OF CONGRESS.
4CHAPTER III. A MEMORABLE BATTLE.
24CHAPTER XXIII. JOHN RANDOLPH AND WILLIAM PINKNEY.
5CHAPTER IV. AN IMPORTANT STEP.
25CHAPTER XXIV. MR. WEBSTER IN BOSTON.
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6CHAPTER V. DANIEL AT EXETER ACADEMY.
26CHAPTER XXV. THE ORATION AT PLYMOUTH.
7CHAPTER VI. PREPARING FOR COLLEGE.
27CHAPTER XXVI. THE BUNKER HILL ORATION.
8CHAPTER VII. DANIEL’S COLLEGE LIFE.
28CHAPTER XXVII. ADAMS AND JEFFERSON.
9CHAPTER VIII. DANIEL RECEIVES SOME VALUABLE ADVICE
29CHAPTER XXVIII. HOME LIFE AND DOMESTIC SORROWS.
10CHAPTER IX. BROTHERLY LOVE.
30CHAPTER XXIX. CALLED TO THE SENATE.
11CHAPTER X. THE TWO BROTHERS.
31CHAPTER XXX. THE BEGINNING OF A GREAT BATTLE.
12CHAPTER XI. DANIEL AS AN ORATOR.
32CHAPTER XXXI. THE REPLY TO HAYNE.
13CHAPTER XII. STUDYING LAW.
33CHAPTER XXXII. THE SECRET OF WEBSTER’S POWER.
14CHAPTER XIII. HOW DANIEL WENT TO FRYEBURG.
34CHAPTER XXXIII. HONORS RECEIVED IN ENGLAND.
15CHAPTER XIV. THE PRECEPTOR OF FRYEBURG ACADEMY.
35CHAPTER XXXIV. CALLED TO THE CABINET.
16CHAPTER XV. THE NEXT TWO YEARS.
36CHAPTER XXXV. LIFE AT MARSHFIELD.
17CHAPTER XVI. A GREAT TEMPTATION.
37CHAPTER XXXVI. THE SEVENTH OF MARCH SPEECH.
18CHAPTER XVII. DANIEL REFUSES A CLERKSHIP.
38CHAPTER XXXVII. CLOSING SCENES.
19CHAPTER XVIII. D. WEBSTER, ATTORNEY.
39CHAPTER XXXVIII. CENTENNIAL TRIBUTES.
20CHAPTER XIX. DANIEL OVERCOMES A BRAMBLE.
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