Rough and Ready OR Life Among the New York Newsboys

By Horatio Alger, Jr. · Running time 04:12:31 · Action & Adventure Fiction, General Fiction, Historical Fiction

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Join Rough and Ready for his adventure on the streets of New York City. Working as a newsboy, Rough and Ready tries to support himself and his sister on his meager earnings. Unfortunately, their stepfather is seeking to kidnap little Rose, getting an education is hard work, swindlers are trying to trick him out of his money, and thieves are planning nefarious deeds. Luckily for Rough and Ready, he makes some good friends along the way. Summary by Tori Faulder

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