Slow and Sure: The Story of Paul Hoffman the Young Street-Merchant by Alger
"Slow and Sure: The Story of Paul Hoffman the Young Street-Merchant" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Paul Hoffman, a resourceful fifteen-year-old street merchant in New York City, who works diligently to support his mother and younger brother, Jimmy, after the death of his father. The narrative delves into themes of perseverance, the struggles of impoverished youth in urban environments, and theimportance of integrity and ambition. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Paul's family dynamics, showcasing his hardworking nature and the loving relationship he shares with his mother and brother. Mrs. Hoffman is proud of her sons’ talents, particularly Paul's business acumen and Jimmy’s artistic abilities, though they live in modest circumstances following a fire that destroyed their home. As the plot unfolds, Paul reveals his entrepreneurial spirit by managing a necktie stand, striving to improve their quality of life amidst the harsh realities of street life. The opening chapters establish a foundation of hope and determination as they seek a new home, setting the stage for Paul's journey and the challenges they will face together. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899 |
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| Title | Slow and Sure: The Story of Paul Hoffman the Young Street-Merchant |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Gary Sandino (text), Al Haines (HTML). (This file was created from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25151 |
| Release Date | Apr 23, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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