From Farm Boy to Senator by Jr. Horatio Alger
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| Author | Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899 |
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| LoC No. | 14000759 |
| Title |
From Farm Boy to Senator Being the History of the Boyhood and Manhood of Daniel Webster |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "From Farm Boy to Senator" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative chronicles the life of Daniel Webster, focusing on his early years as a farmer's son and the challenges he faced while striving for education and personal growth. The book aims to inspire young readers by showcasing Webster's determination and the pivotal influences of his family and experiences that shaped him into a prominent political figure. The opening of this volume introduces readers to Daniel Webster at the age of eight, highlighting his curiosity and desire to learn. Through a simple visit to a local store, he becomes fascinated with the Constitution, which marks the beginning of his lifelong engagement with government and civic duty. Dan's father, Captain Webster, is portrayed as a patriotic and hard-working man, instilling values of sacrifice and education within his children. As the narrative unfolds, we see the family's struggles and determination to provide Dan with educational opportunities, setting the stage for his future ambitions and aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852 -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Legislators -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53382 |
| Release Date | Oct 27, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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