Tattered Tom, Horatio Alger, Jr.
Tattered Tom, Horatio Alger, Jr.
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Tattered Tom
The Story of a Street Arab

Author: Horatio Alger, Jr.

Narrator: Christopher Crennen

Unabridged: 4 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/11/2024


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 Carol

Oh, this is my favorite of all of Horatio Alger's rags-to-riches tales. Like all the stories in the Tattered Tom and Ragged Dick series of novellas, it has a wonderful story and a great ending. But this one has such an marvelous and unexpected twist, I didn't see it coming. I lost track of my copy o......more

Goodreads review by Carol

Not only is this a fine piece of literature, but the illustrations are well worth the price of admission. One particular diecut, entitled "Chloroforming Young Paul," is my favorite piece of art, ever.......more

Goodreads review by Huong

Truyện này kể về cô bé Tom giẻ rách, là con gái nhưng vì sống lang bạt trên đường phố để kiếm tiền cung phụng cho 1 bà già nghiện rượu nghiện thuốc, nên luôn mong mình là con trai cho mạnh mẽ, có thể đánh nhau. Cô bé sống cù bất cù bơ, không được giáo dục, còn bị bà đánh đập đối xử tệ bạc, nhưng vẫn......more

Goodreads review by Lieu

Ngày đầu tiên của năm mới, chọn Tom Giẻ Rách và đọc một lèo từ đầu tới cuối. Tom hay cô bé Jenny có tố chất khiến tôi ngưỡng mộ. Hài hước, gây cấn, cảm động. Nhưng có lẽ tác giả bỏ ngỏ nội tâm và tình cảm của vị thuyền trường và Tom khi gặp lại nhau sau 15 tháng làm tôi hụt hẫng. Tôi đã hy vọng nhiề......more

Goodreads review by Christy

This is one of the few Horatio Alger novels that isn’t included in the 70-volume megapack. I had to pay 99 cents for the Kindle version on Amazon, but it was well worth it. In spite of the title, it’s about a young girl of the streets. When we first meet her, she’s sweeping sidewalks and basically b......more