Paul the Peddler, Horatio Alger, Jr.
Paul the Peddler, Horatio Alger, Jr.
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Paul the Peddler
The Fortunes of a Young Street Merchant

Author: Horatio Alger, Jr.

Narrator: Christopher Crennen

Unabridged: 4 hr 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/16/2024


Synopsis

Inspiring stories of honesty, generosity, industry, thrift, temperance, ambition, bravery, and devotion to family and education. Written by Horatio Alger, Jr. (1832-1899), #19 on Wikipedia’s “List of best-selling fiction authors” in world history. Narrated and very slightly edited by Christopher Crennen.Reviews of Alger's work: “causes the sympathetic tear”, “entertaining”, “thrilling episodes”, “bright and lively”, “exciting and interesting”, “spirited adventures”, “stirring”, “pure and simple”, “a delight”, “commendable”, “spirited and inspiring”, “most heartily recommend”, “admirable”, “excellent”, “phenomenal”, “swell”, “rattling good”, “bully”, “full of inspiration to honesty and industry”, “virtue rewarded and evil punished”, “hard work, ambition, and high moral character”, “cheerfulness, honesty, and good deeds”, “self-reliance, self-discipline, decency”, “full of excellent lessons”, “impressive and wholesome”, “good practical advice”.Alger's books:Campaign Series: Frank’s Campaign, Paul Prescott’s Charge, Charlie Codman’s Cruise.Ragged Dick Series: Ragged Dick, Fame and Fortune, Mark the Match Boy, Rough and Ready, Ben the Luggage Boy, Rufus and Rose.Luck and Pluck Series: Luck and Pluck, Sink or Swim, Strong and Steady, Strive and Succeed, Try and Trust, Bound to Rise, Risen from the Ranks, Herbert’s Carter’s Legacy.Tattered Tom Series: Tattered Tom, Paul the Peddler, Phil the Fiddler, Slow and Sure, Julius, The Young Outlaw, Sam’s Chance, The Telegraph Boy.And many more.aspenleafmedia.com

Reviews

Goodreads review by Christy on September 07, 2022

Paul Hoffman is a poor but industrious 14-year-old who ekes out a living for himself and his mother by selling whatever he can on the streets of New York City. He sells ties, newspapers, matches–whatever it takes to get ahead. He even devises his own lottery by selling envelopes that contain candy,......more

Goodreads review by Alger on January 02, 2017

A classic Alger novel where all the pieces of the formula fall into place. A young boy supports his family through earnest labor and honesty. Unlike most Alger novels, the plot keeps the unlikely circumstances to a minimum. The one strange event being the affair of the valuable ring, which occupies......more

Goodreads review by Rogue-van on May 28, 2013

After his father died, Paul had to learn to work the streets to help support his seamstress mother and lame but artistic little brother. He follows Alger's principles: keep at it, adapt, learn the tricks of the trade, stay honest, and be ready to fight when necessary. Not totally predictable--one of......more