Ragged Dick by Horatio Alger, Jr.
Ragged Dick follows the story of a young boy who demonstrates remarkable bravery when he saves a drowning child, an act that not only earns him the admiration of those around him but also attracts the attention of a newspaper reporter, ultimately changing the course of his life. This tale of heroism highlights themes of courage, redemption, and the impact of a single moment on one's future.
By Horatio Alger, Jr. · First published 1868 · Genre: Bildungsroman, Realism, Adventure · 27 chapters
Contents
- Ragged Dick is Introduced to the Reader
- Johnny Nolan
- Dick Makes a Proposition
- Dick's New Suit
- Chatham Street and Broadway
- Up Broadway to Madison Square
- The Pocketbook
- Dick's Early History
- A Scene in a Third Avenue Car
- Introduces a Victim of Misplaced Confidence
- Dick as a Detective
- Dick Hires a Room on Mott Street
- Micky Maguire
- A Battle and a Victory
- Dick Secures a Tutor
- The First Lesson
- Dick's First Appearance in Society
- Micky Maguire's Second Defeat
- Fosdick Changes his Business
- Nine Months Later
- Dick Loses his Bankbook
- Tracking the Thief
- Travis is Arrested
- Dick Receives a Letter
- Dick Writes his First Letter
- An Exciting Adventure
- Conclusion
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