The Store Boy or The Fortunes of Ben Barclay

The Store Boy or The Fortunes of Ben Barclay is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. The story follows the life of Ben Barclay, a young boy who is forced to leave his home and family to work as a store boy in a nearby town. Despite facing numerous challenges and obstacles, Ben works hard and eventually becomes a successful businessman.Throughout the novel, Ben learns valuable life lessons about determination, hard work, and the importance of education. He also encounters a variety of interesting characters, including his employer, Mr. Walton, and his fellow store boy, Sam. Along the way, Ben faces a number of setbacks and challenges, including financial difficulties, health problems, and even a run-in with the law.Despite these obstacles, Ben remains steadfast in his determination to succeed and eventually achieves his dreams of becoming a successful businessman. Along the way, he also learns important lessons about friendship, loyalty, and the true meaning of success.Overall, The Store Boy or The Fortunes of Ben Barclay is a classic Horatio Alger Jr. novel that is sure to entertain and inspire readers of all ages. With its engaging characters, compelling storyline, and timeless themes of hard work and perseverance, this book is a must-read for anyone looking for an uplifting and inspiring story.1887. Alger is the original rags-to-riches guy, often credited with inventing the strive-and-succeed spirit that inspired boys to work hard and advance themselves in order to achieve the American Dream. This theme resonates throughout his numerous writings. In The Store Boy, Ben Barclay and his mom are about to lose everything. Will Ben's honesty, hard work and dedication be enough to get them through? A tale written in Alger's most fascinating style. 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.