# Nelson the Newsboy; Or, Afloat in New York

By Horatio Alger, Jr. and Edward Stratemeyer.

"Nelson the Newsboy; Or, Afloat in New York" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work follows the journey of a young boy named Nelson, who, of unknown parentage, navigates the challenging streets of New York City. Starting his life as a newsboy, he is faced with temptations and hardships, yet he strives to maintain his integrity and eventually aspires for a better life. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Nelson, a fifteen-year-old newsboy struggling to make a living in New York's bustling environment. He faces challenges from other street kids and contemplates questions about his identity, raised by his mysterious upbringing under the care of Sam Pepper, a morally questionable character. An unexpected encounter with a wealthy gentleman saves the man from being run over and earns Nelson a surprising two dollars, a significant amount for him. However, this small victory is countered when he is later robbed of his savings by a bully named Billy Darnley. As Nelson grapples with these events and his desire to learn more about his past, he stands at the precipice of a larger adventure in the vibrant yet perilous world of New York City. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Subjects: Orphans -- Juvenile fiction; Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction; Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction; New York (N.Y.) -- Juvenile fiction; Cousins -- Juvenile fiction; Inheritance and succession -- Juvenile fiction; Diligence -- Juvenile fiction; Success -- Juvenile fiction; Courage -- Juvenile fiction; Fortune -- Juvenile fiction; Paperboys -- Juvenile fiction

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