A young man, tired of living a life of poverty and dependence on others, decides to take control of his destiny and become self-sufficient. He learns various skills and trades, including farming, carpentry, and blacksmithing, and eventually becomes a successful entrepreneur. The novel explores themes of self-reliance, hard work, and the importance of personal responsibility.
By Arthur Willis Colton · First published 1920 · Genre: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Philosophical Fiction