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Luck And Pluck

- Or John Oakley's Inheritance (1869)

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Luck and Pluck: Or John Oakley's Inheritance is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. and published in 1869. The story follows the life of John Oakley, a young man who inherits a large sum of money from his uncle. With his newfound wealth, John sets out to make a name for himself in the world and to help those in need.Throughout the book, John faces various challenges and obstacles, including dishonest business partners, jealous competitors, and personal tragedies. However, he perseveres through his determination and hard work, relying on his innate sense of fairness and justice to guide him.As John rises to success, he also learns the importance of humility and the value of true friendship. He befriends a young orphan named Tom, whom he takes under his wing and helps to educate and support. Together, they navigate the ups and downs of life and ultimately find happiness and success.Luck and Pluck is a classic rags-to-riches story that highlights the virtues of hard work, perseverance, and kindness. It is a timeless tale of hope and inspiration that continues to resonate 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:
  • 9781120828866
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 360
  • Udgivet:
  • 7. december 2009
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x24 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 699 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 23. november 2024

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Luck and Pluck: Or John Oakley's Inheritance is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. and published in 1869. The story follows the life of John Oakley, a young man who inherits a large sum of money from his uncle. With his newfound wealth, John sets out to make a name for himself in the world and to help those in need.Throughout the book, John faces various challenges and obstacles, including dishonest business partners, jealous competitors, and personal tragedies. However, he perseveres through his determination and hard work, relying on his innate sense of fairness and justice to guide him.As John rises to success, he also learns the importance of humility and the value of true friendship. He befriends a young orphan named Tom, whom he takes under his wing and helps to educate and support. Together, they navigate the ups and downs of life and ultimately find happiness and success.Luck and Pluck is a classic rags-to-riches story that highlights the virtues of hard work, perseverance, and kindness. It is a timeless tale of hope and inspiration that continues to resonate 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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