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Fame and Fortune
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154 pages
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Set against the backdrop of a modest boarding house on Bleecker Street, the story follows Richard Hunter, a former street urchin turned aspiring gentleman. After years of hardship as a boot-black, Richard's life transforms when he resolves to improve himself through education, aided by his friend Henry Fosdick. Their friendship and mutual support play a crucial role in their growth, culminating in Richard securing a job with a grateful merchant after a heroic act. The narrative explores themes of perseverance, friendship, and the pursuit of respectability.
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2010, paperback
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