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The Young Bridge-Tender; or, Ralph Nelson's Upward Struggle
By Edward Stratemeyer
Length6h 31m
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Orphaned and burdened with heavy responsibilities, a determined young man takes a grueling job operating a crucial river crossing to keep poverty at bay. Despite facing cruel sabotage from jealous rivals and the constant threat of industrial accidents, he refuses to let his spirit be broken. His unwavering dedication catches the eye of powerful benefactors, but a sudden catastrophe forces him to risk his life to save a speeding train. This moving narrative celebrates the triumph of integrity and hard work over seemingly insurmountable odds.
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GenreAction and Adventure
Length6 hrs 31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 8, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I.
2A QUESTION OF PROPERTY.
3CHAPTER II.: THE SMASH AT THE BRIDGE.
4CHAPTER III.: RALPH MAKES A FRIEND.
5CHAPTER IV.: THE QUARREL ON THE BRIDGE.
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6CHAPTER V.: A HUNT FOR THE MISSING BILL.
7CHAPTER VI.: MRS. NELSON'S STORY.
8CHAPTER VII.: PERCY'S HOME.
9CHAPTER VIII.: SQUIRE PAGET MAKES A MOVE.
10CHAPTER IX.: AT THE GENERAL STORE.
11CHAPTER X.: RALPH IS GIVEN NOTICE.
12CHAPTER XI.: THE RUNAWAY.
13CHAPTER XII.: RALPH'S REWARD.
14CHAPTER XIII.: ON BIG SILVER LAKE.
15CHAPTER XIV.: A STORMY TIME.
16CHAPTER XV.: LOOKING FOR WORK.
17CHAPTER XVI.: PERCY HEARS SOMETHING.
18CHAPTER XVII.: A MIDNIGHT CRIME.
19CHAPTER XVIII.: ABOUT A POCKET-KNIFE.
20CHAPTER XIX.: ABOUT THE ROBBERY.
21CHAPTER XX.: OUT ON BAIL.
22CHAPTER XXI.: SQUIRE PAGET'S VISIT.
23CHAPTER XXII.: RALPH'S NEW SITUATION.
24CHAPTER XXIII.: STRANGE PASSENGERS.
25CHAPTER XXIV.: RALPH'S ROUGH EXPERIENCE.
26CHAPTER XXV.: SQUIRE PAGET'S NEWS.
27CHAPTER XXVI.: ON THE ISLAND.
28CHAPTER XXVII.: THE MEETING IN THE WOODS.
29CHAPTER XXVIII.: RALPH IN THE CITY.
30CHAPTER XXIX.: PENNILESS.
31CHAPTER XXX.: THE SHARPER IS OUTWITTED.
32CHAPTER XXXI.: ON THE BOWERY.
33CHAPTER XXXII.: NEW EMPLOYMENT.
34CHAPTER XXXIII.: SQUIRE PAGET'S MOVE.
35CHAPTER XXXIV.: THE SQUIRE IN HOT WATER.
36CHAPTER XXXV.: RALPH A PRISONER.
37CHAPTER XXXVI.: MICKETY TO THE RESCUE.
38CHAPTER XXXVII.: MARTIN IS TRAPPED.
39CHAPTER XXXVIII.: BEGINNING OF THE END.
40CHAPTER XXXIX.: A SURPRISE AT CHAMBERSBURGH.
41CHAPTER XL.: THE EXPOSURE—CONCLUSION.
42IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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