Luke Walton (1889)

Luke Walton is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. and first published in 1889. The book tells the story of the titular character, Luke Walton, who is a young man living in rural America. Luke is a hardworking and honest individual who is determined to make a better life for himself and his family.The novel follows Luke as he faces various challenges and obstacles in his quest for success. He works tirelessly on his family's farm, but dreams of one day owning his own land and starting his own business. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a wealthy businessman who becomes his mentor, and a group of unscrupulous individuals who try to take advantage of him.Despite the setbacks and challenges he faces, Luke remains steadfast in his determination to succeed. He works hard, saves his money, and eventually achieves his dream of owning his own land and starting his own business.Throughout the novel, Alger Jr. weaves themes of hard work, honesty, and perseverance. He also touches on issues such as social class, wealth inequality, and the American Dream. Overall, Luke Walton is a classic tale of rags-to-riches, and a timeless story of the American spirit.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.