Making His Way; Or, Frank Courtney's Struggle Upward
By Jr. Horatio Alger
Length5h 21m
About this audiobook
The arduous climb up the social ladder is depicted through the eyes of a youth determined to overcome every obstacle. His struggle is defined by a tireless work ethic and a refusal to be broken by systemic setbacks. This narrative is a compelling look at the drive required to achieve security in a rapidly changing world.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.8 (30)
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GenreMystery and Thriller, Action and Adventure
Length5 hrs 21 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1TWO SCHOOL FRIENDS
2CHAPTER II: THE TELEGRAM
3CHAPTER III: FRANK'S BEREAVEMENT
4CHAPTER IV: MRS. MANNING'S WILL
5CHAPTER V: DISINHERITED
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6CHAPTER VI: AN UNSATISFACTORY INTERVIEW
7CHAPTER VII: A SCHOOL FRIEND
8CHAPTER VIII: A NEW PLAN
9CHAPTER IX: THE NEW OWNER OF AJAX
10CHAPTER X: MARK YIELDS TO TEMPTATION
11CHAPTER XI: MARK GETS INTO TROUBLE
12CHAPTER XII: SUSPENDED
13CHAPTER XIII: MR. MANNING'S NEW PLAN
14CHAPTER XIV: GOOD-BYE
15CHAPTER XV: ERASTUS TARBOX, OF NEWARK
16CHAPTER XVI: AN UNPLEASANT DISCOVERY
17CHAPTER XVII: THE WAY OF THE WORLD
18CHAPTER XVIII: FRANK ARRIVES IN NEW YORK
19CHAPTER XIX: FRANK SEEKS EMPLOYMENT IN VAIN
20CHAPTER XX: AN ADVENTURE IN WALL STREET
21CHAPTER XXI: THE CAPTURE
22CHAPTER XXII: THE YOUNG TEA MERCHANT
23CHAPTER XXIII: FRANK MEETS MR. MANNING AND MARK
24CHAPTER XXIV: A DISCOURAGING DAY
25CHAPTER XXV: PERPLEXITY
26CHAPTER XXVI: FRANK HEARS SOMETHING TO HIS ADVANTAGE
27CHAPTER XXVII: AN INCIDENT IN A STREET CAR
28CHAPTER XXVIII: FRANK MAKES AN EVENING CALL
29CHAPTER XXIX: FRANK IS OFFERED A POSITION
30CHAPTER XXX: FRANK AS PRIVATE SECRETARY
31CHAPTER XXXI: A LETTER FROM MR. TARBOX
32CHAPTER XXXII: MR. PERCIVAL'S PROPOSAL
33CHAPTER XXXIII: PREPARING FOR A JOURNEY
34CHAPTER XXXIV: FRANK REACHES JACKSON
35CHAPTER XXXV: DICK HAMLIN
36CHAPTER XXXVI: MR. FAIRFIELD, THE AGENT
37CHAPTER XXXVII: FRANK RECEIVES A LETTER FROM MR. PERCIVAL
38CHAPTER XXXVIII: THE AGENT IS NOTIFIED
39CHAPTER XXXIX: AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY
40CHAPTER XL: JONAS BARTON
41CHAPTER XLI: CONCLUSION
42IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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