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Joe's Luck

- Or Always Wide Awake (1909)

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Joe's Luck: Or Always Wide Awake is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. and first published in 1909. The story follows the adventures of Joe Mason, a young man who is determined to make a success of himself despite his humble beginnings. Joe is an orphan who has been raised by his grandmother in a small town in New England. He is a hard worker and has a positive attitude, but he has never had much luck. However, that all changes when he meets a wealthy man who takes a liking to him and offers him a job in his factory.Joe quickly proves himself to be a valuable employee and rises through the ranks. He also falls in love with the factory owner's daughter, but must overcome the disapproval of her snobbish mother. Along the way, Joe faces many challenges and setbacks, but he never loses his determination or his positive attitude.The novel is a classic rags-to-riches story, with a strong emphasis on hard work, perseverance, and the importance of a positive attitude. It is also a commentary on the social and economic conditions of the time, with a focus on the opportunities available to those who were willing to work hard and seize them. Overall, Joe's Luck: Or Always Wide Awake is an inspiring and uplifting story that continues to be popular with readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781166963040
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 172
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x9 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 236 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 23. november 2024

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Joe's Luck: Or Always Wide Awake is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. and first published in 1909. The story follows the adventures of Joe Mason, a young man who is determined to make a success of himself despite his humble beginnings. Joe is an orphan who has been raised by his grandmother in a small town in New England. He is a hard worker and has a positive attitude, but he has never had much luck. However, that all changes when he meets a wealthy man who takes a liking to him and offers him a job in his factory.Joe quickly proves himself to be a valuable employee and rises through the ranks. He also falls in love with the factory owner's daughter, but must overcome the disapproval of her snobbish mother. Along the way, Joe faces many challenges and setbacks, but he never loses his determination or his positive attitude.The novel is a classic rags-to-riches story, with a strong emphasis on hard work, perseverance, and the importance of a positive attitude. It is also a commentary on the social and economic conditions of the time, with a focus on the opportunities available to those who were willing to work hard and seize them. Overall, Joe's Luck: Or Always Wide Awake is an inspiring and uplifting story that continues to be popular with readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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