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Randy of the River

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First published: 1906
Pages: 231

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Written by Horatio Alger 'Randy of the River' is a charming novel that transports readers to the bustling Mississippi River in the 19th century. A youth of sturdy qualities, Randy elects to come about the calling of a deckhand on a Hudson River steamboat. He does his duty faithfully day by day, trying to help others as well as himself.

About the author

Horatio Alger

Horatio Alger Jr. was an American author who wrote young adult novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to middle-class security and comfort through good works. His writings were characterized by the "rags-to-riches" narrative, which had a formative effect on the United States from 1868 through to his death in 1899.