Tom Grogan
Tom Grogan is a novel by Francis Hopkinson Smith that tells the story of an Irish immigrant who comes to America in search of a better life. The book follows Tom's journey from his arrival in New York City to his eventual success as a businessman and politician. Along the way, he faces many challenges and obstacles, including discrimination and corruption. Despite these setbacks, Tom remains determined to achieve his goals and make a name for himself in his new country. The novel is a powerful exploration of the American Dream and the struggles that immigrants face in pursuing it.
By Francis Hopkinson Smith · First published 1896 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance · 17 chapters · 47,618 words
First lines
Something worried Babcock. One could see that from the impatient gesture with which he turned away from the ferry window on learning he had half an hour to wait. He paced the slip with hands deep in his pockets, his head on his chest. Every now and then he stopped, snapped open his watch and shut it again quickly, as if to hurry the lagging minutes.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Francis Hopkinson Smith
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance, Adventure, Social Commentary
- Length: 47,618 words
- Structure: 17 chapters, 790 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical period with detailed descriptions of the time.
- Drama — Focuses on intense character development and emotional themes.
- Romance — Contains elements of romantic relationships and personal connections.
- Adventure — Includes elements of physical action and exploration.
Tags
friendship · community · loyalty · adventure · growth · self-discovery · family · love · conflict · resilience · small-town life · tradition
Contents
- Babcock's Discovery
- A Board Fence Loses a Plank
- Sergeant Duffy's Little Game
- A Walking Delegate Learns a New Step
- A Word from the Tenements
- The Big Gray Goes Hungry
- The Contents of Cully's Mail
- Pop Mullins's Advice
- What a Sparrow Saw
- Cully Wins by a Neck
- A Two-Dollar Bill
- Cully's Night Out
- Mr. Quigg Draws a Plan
- Blossom-Week
- In the Shadow of Death
- A Friend in Need
- A Daniel Come to Judgment