About the book
In this classic rags-to-riches tale, discover the exhilarating story of one boy’s metamorphosis from a street urchin in New York City to a handsome, self-respecting gentlemen.
Part coming of age tale and part adventure novel, Ragged Dick is the story of a fast-talking, plucky street boy who gambles, smokes, and has no formal education. But Dick is also hardworking, striving not for wealth and status, but for a steady job, a decent place to sleep, and respectability.
Set amidst the drama and perils of growing up as an outcast in the gritty underbelly of NYC, this novel illustrates the courage, tenacity, and resilience of one young boy who, in the face of adversity, aims to pull himself up by his bootstraps and persevere.
With an Introduction by Michael Meyer
and a New Afterword by Bryan Waterman
Editions of Ragged Dick: Or, Street Life in New York with the Boot Blacks
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451469595
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451529831
- EBook
- ISBN 9780698155343
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In this classic rags-to-riches tale, discover the exhilarating story of one boy’s metamorphosis from a street urchin in New York City to a handsome, self-respecting gentlemen.
Part coming of age tale and part adventure novel, Ragged Dick is the story of a fast-talking, plucky street boy who gambles, smokes, and has no formal education. But Dick is also hardworking, striving not for wealth and status, but for a steady job, a decent place to sleep, and respectability.
Set amidst the drama and perils of growing up as an outcast in the gritty underbelly of NYC, this novel illustrates the courage, tenacity, and resilience of one young boy who, in the face of adversity, aims to pull himself up by his bootstraps and persevere.
With an Introduction by Michael Meyer
and a New Afterword by Bryan Waterman
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ragged Dick: Or, Street Life in New York with the Boot Blacks about?
In this classic rags-to-riches tale, discover the exhilarating story of one boy’s metamorphosis from a street urchin in New York City to a handsome, self-respecting gentlemen.
Part coming of age tale and part adventure novel, Ragged Dick is the story of a fast-talking, plucky street boy who gambles, smokes, and has no formal education. But Dick is also hardworking, striving not for wealth and status, but for a steady job, a decent place to sleep, and respectability.
Set amidst the drama and perils of growing up as an outcast in the gritty underbelly of NYC, this novel illustrates the courage, tenacity, and resilience of one young boy who, in the face of adversity, aims to pull himself up by his bootstraps and persevere.
With an Introduction by Michael Meyer
and a New Afterword by Bryan Waterman
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Ragged Dick: Or, Street Life in New York with the Boot Blacks?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of Ragged Dick: Or, Street Life in New York with the Boot Blacks?
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Who is/are the Author/s of the book Ragged Dick: Or, Street Life in New York with the Boot Blacks?
Horatio Alger
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Ragged Dick: Or, Street Life in New York with the Boot Blacks is available as paperback(ISBN 9780451469595) and paperback(ISBN 9780451529831) and ebook(ISBN 9780698155343)
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