Struggling Upward or Luke Larkin's Luck

""Struggling Upward or Luke Larkin's Luck"" is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. that tells the story of a young man named Luke Larkin who is determined to make a success of himself despite his humble beginnings. Luke is an orphan who has been raised by his aunt and uncle in a small town in New England. He is a hard worker and has a strong desire to improve his situation in life.Luke's luck changes when he meets a wealthy businessman named Mr. Gilbert who takes an interest in him and offers him a job in his company. Luke works hard and impresses Mr. Gilbert with his dedication and intelligence. He is soon promoted and given more responsibilities.However, Luke's success is not without its challenges. He faces competition from jealous coworkers and must navigate the politics of the business world. He also has to deal with personal setbacks, including a romantic disappointment and a family tragedy.Despite these obstacles, Luke remains determined to succeed and eventually achieves his goals. Along the way, he learns important lessons about hard work, perseverance, and the value of honesty and integrity.""Struggling Upward or Luke Larkin's Luck"" is a classic rags-to-riches story that has inspired generations of readers. It is a tale of hope, determination, and the American Dream.1886. Alger is often credited with inventing the strive and succeed spirit that inspired boys to work hard and advance themselves to attain the American Dream, and which permeates his writing. Struggling Upward is a novelette that teaches Alger's recurring theme that honesty and hard work will always pay. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.