The Telegraph Boy, Horatio Alger, Jr.
The Telegraph Boy, Horatio Alger, Jr.
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The Telegraph Boy

Author: Horatio Alger, Jr.

Narrator: Christopher Crennen

Unabridged: 4 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/10/2024


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 Melody on July 05, 2009

I don't know why, but this seemed really above average to me. Also, the job of a telegraph boy sounded really interesting.......more

Goodreads review by Quinn on April 30, 2019

The Telegraph Boy is another of many Horatio Alger stories. I really enjoy Horatio Alger's stories because, I like seeing young men thrive and prosper in the harsh world, as well as learning how different the prices of things are now compared to back in the late 1800's to early 1900's. The Telegraph......more

Goodreads review by Thompson on August 16, 2019

This book celebrates virtues such as honesty, hard work, ambition, and thrift. A good book for youths.......more

Goodreads review by Applsd on April 09, 2020

For some reason, I don't like this one as much as some of the other Algers.........more