The Young Bridge-Tender; or, Ralph Nelson's Upward Struggle
By Edward Stratemeyer
Length6h 31m
About this audiobook
An earnest young man faces an uphill battle against poverty and prejudice in his quest for success. Entrusted with the crucial task of tending the local bridge, he encounters both unexpected friendships and bitter rivalries. A sudden disaster forces him to prove his true character and heroism to a doubting community. His resilient spirit shines through as he fights to build a brighter future from humble beginnings.
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GenreAction and Adventure, General Fiction
Length6 hrs 31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 5, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1A QUESTION OF PROPERTY.
2CHAPTER II.: THE SMASH AT THE BRIDGE.
3CHAPTER III.: RALPH MAKES A FRIEND.
4CHAPTER IV.: THE QUARREL ON THE BRIDGE.
5CHAPTER V.: A HUNT FOR THE MISSING BILL.
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6CHAPTER VI.: MRS. NELSON'S STORY.
7CHAPTER VII.: PERCY'S HOME.
8CHAPTER VIII.: SQUIRE PAGET MAKES A MOVE.
9CHAPTER IX.: AT THE GENERAL STORE.
10CHAPTER X.: RALPH IS GIVEN NOTICE.
11CHAPTER XI.: THE RUNAWAY.
12CHAPTER XII.: RALPH'S REWARD.
13CHAPTER XIII.: ON BIG SILVER LAKE.
14CHAPTER XIV.: A STORMY TIME.
15CHAPTER XV.: LOOKING FOR WORK.
16CHAPTER XVI.: PERCY HEARS SOMETHING.
17CHAPTER XVII.: A MIDNIGHT CRIME.
18CHAPTER XVIII.: ABOUT A POCKET-KNIFE.
19CHAPTER XIX.: ABOUT THE ROBBERY.
20CHAPTER XX.: OUT ON BAIL.
21CHAPTER XXI.: SQUIRE PAGET'S VISIT.
22CHAPTER XXII.: RALPH'S NEW SITUATION.
23CHAPTER XXIII.: STRANGE PASSENGERS.
24CHAPTER XXIV.: RALPH'S ROUGH EXPERIENCE.
25CHAPTER XXV.: SQUIRE PAGET'S NEWS.
26CHAPTER XXVI.: ON THE ISLAND.
27CHAPTER XXVII.: THE MEETING IN THE WOODS.
28CHAPTER XXVIII.: RALPH IN THE CITY.
29CHAPTER XXIX.: PENNILESS.
30CHAPTER XXX.: THE SHARPER IS OUTWITTED.
31CHAPTER XXXI.: ON THE BOWERY.
32CHAPTER XXXII.: NEW EMPLOYMENT.
33CHAPTER XXXIII.: SQUIRE PAGET'S MOVE.
34CHAPTER XXXIV.: THE SQUIRE IN HOT WATER.
35CHAPTER XXXV.: RALPH A PRISONER.
36CHAPTER XXXVI.: MICKETY TO THE RESCUE.
37CHAPTER XXXVII.: MARTIN IS TRAPPED.
38CHAPTER XXXVIII.: BEGINNING OF THE END.
39CHAPTER XXXIX.: A SURPRISE AT CHAMBERSBURGH.
40CHAPTER XL.: THE EXPOSURE—CONCLUSION.
41IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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