The Young Bank Messenger
A Tale of Determination and Success in 19th Century AmericaBy Horatio Jr. Alger
Length6h 19m
About this audiobook
In 'The Young Bank Messenger,' Horatio Alger crafts an engaging narrative that epitomizes the themes of ambition, hard work, and the quintessential American Dream. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century America, the novel follows the trials and triumphs of young men striving to rise above their humble beginnings. Alger employs a straightforward yet vivid literary style, characterized by clear dialogue and moral clarity, which reflects the didactic aims of his work. This book fits within the broader context of Alger's oeuvre, which often centers on the possibilities of social mobility through persistence and integrity, challenging the prevailing societal norms of his time. Horatio Alger Jr., an influential American author of the late 19th century, is renowned for his novels aimed at young readers, fostering ideals of perseverance and success. Growing up in a modest environment himself, Alger was inspired by his own experiences and observations of society, shaping a narrative style that emphasized the value of hard work and ethical conduct. His personal challenges, including financial instability and a brush with scandal, further informed his characters'Äô struggles, embodying the resilience he advocated in his writings. Readers seeking an inspiring tale of youth overcoming adversity will find in 'The Young Bank Messenger' a timeless reflection of hope and determination. Alger's work resonates with anyone who values the pursuit of personal goals through diligence and ethical living, making this novel a compelling addition to both young adult literature and the study of American cultural ideals.
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GenreChildren's Literature
Length6 hrs 19 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 13, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1ILLUSTRATIONS
41A DAY IN THE CAVE.
2"Now tie him, Mason, while I keep him covered with the revolver."
42CHAPTER XX.
3"He stood at the window and looked in."
43ERNEST EXPLORES THE CAVE.
4CHAPTER I.
44CHAPTER XXI.
5THE LONELY CABIN.
45OUT OF THE FRYING-PAN INTO THE FIRE.
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6CHAPTER II.
46CHAPTER XXII.
7A DEATHBED REVELATION.
47A FRIEND IN NEED.
8CHAPTER III.
48CHAPTER XXIII.
9A SUCCESSFUL ROBBERY.
49GIVEN IN TRUST.
10CHAPTER IV.
50CHAPTER XXIV.
11ALONE IN THE WORLD.
51STEPHEN RAY AND HIS SON.
12CHAPTER V.
52CHAPTER XXV.
13THE TRAMP TURNS UP AGAIN.
53A STARTLING DISCLOSURE.
14CHAPTER VI.
54CHAPTER XXVI.
15A CRITICAL SITUATION.
55BOUGHT OFF.
16CHAPTER VII.
56CHAPTER XXVII.
17ON THE ROAD.
57THE TOWN OF OREVILLE.
18CHAPTER VIII.
58CHAPTER XXVIII.
19THE QUAKER DETECTIVE.
59AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE TURNS UP.
20CHAPTER IX.
60CHAPTER XXIX.
21AN ARMED ESCORT.
61TOM BURNS MAKES A CALL.
22CHAPTER X.
62CHAPTER XXX.
23THE ASTONISHED OUTLAW.: "Now tie him, Mason, while I keep him covered with the revolver."
63A BURGLAR'S FAILURE.: "He stood at the window and looked in."
24CHAPTER XI.
64CHAPTER XXXI.
25UNDER WATCH AND WARD.
65THE ADVERTISEMENT.
26CHAPTER XII.
66CHAPTER XXXII.
27THE OUTLAW'S ESCAPE.
67MR. BOLTON AS A HUSTLER.
28CHAPTER XIII.
68CHAPTER XXXIII.
29THE OUTLAW'S MISTAKE.
69THE RESULT OF AN ADVERTISEMENT.
30CHAPTER XIV.
70CHAPTER XXXIV.
31ERNEST HAS AN ADVENTURE.
71A STRANGE MEETING.
32CHAPTER XV.
72CHAPTER XXXV.
33A NEW ACQUAINTANCE.
73MR. BOLTON AND HIS CLIENT.
34CHAPTER XVI.
74CHAPTER XXXVI.
35THE OUTLAW'S HOME,
75AN IMPORTANT INTERVIEW.
36CHAPTER XVII.
76CHAPTER XXXVII.
37IN THE ROBBER'S CAVE.
77CONCLUSION.
38CHAPTER XVIII.
78THE JOHN C. WINSTON CO.'S POPULAR JUVENILES.
39THE OUTLAW AND HIS BAND.
79THE JOHN C. WINSTON CO., PHILADELPHIA
40CHAPTER XIX.
Joe's Luck; Or, Always Wide AwakeHoratio Jr. Alger6h 50m$1 · $0.00
Ragged Dick, Or, Street Life in New York with the Boot-BlacksHoratio Jr. Alger6h 58m$1 · $0.00
Nothing to Do: A Tilt at Our Best SocietyHoratio Jr. Alger1h 31m$1 · $0.00
Timothy Crump's WardHoratio Jr. Alger6h 6m$1 · $0.00
In A New World; or, Among The Gold Fields Of AustraliaHoratio Jr. Alger6h$2 · $0.00
From Farm to Fortune; or, Nat Nason's Strange ExperienceHoratio Jr. Alger4h 14m$2 · $0.00
The Errand Boy; Or, How Phil Brent Won SuccessHoratio Jr. Alger6h 36m$2 · $0.00
Tony, the Hero; Or, A Brave Boy's Adventures with a TrampHoratio Jr. Alger8h 26m$2 · $0.00
Mark Manning's MissionHoratio Jr. Alger7h 28m$2 · $0.00
Tom Thatcher's FortuneHoratio Jr. Alger8h 50m$2 · $0.00
Digging for GoldHoratio Jr. Alger6h 42m$2 · $0.00
Mark the Match Boy; or, Richard Hunter's WardHoratio Jr. Alger5h 39m$2 · $0.00
Adrift in New York: Tom and Florence Braving the WorldHoratio Jr. Alger6h 35m$1 · $0.00
Frank Hunter's PerilHoratio Jr. Alger7h 24m$2 · $0.00
Wait and Hope; Or, A Plucky Boy's LuckHoratio Jr. Alger5h 35m$2 · $0.00
In Search of TreasureHoratio Jr. Alger6h 52m$1 · $0.00
Frank's Campaign; Or, The Farm and the CampHoratio Jr. Alger6h 59m$1 · $0.00
Grit; or, The Young Boatman of Pine PointHoratio Jr. Alger5h 25m$1 · $0.00
Paul the Peddler; Or, The Fortunes of a Young Street MerchantHoratio Jr. Alger5h 8m$1 · $0.00
Because My Destiny AwaitsCorwin McGinnis2h 40m$15
Wild Rescuers: Escape to the MesaStacyPlays3h 15m$18 · $0.00
A Wolf Called FireRosanne Parry4h 7m$7 · $0.00
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