Rufus And Rose Or The Fortunes Of Rough And Ready (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163093689)

Rufus And Rose Or The Fortunes Of Rough And Ready is a novel written by Horatio Alger, Jr. The story revolves around two young boys, Rufus and Rose, who grow up together in a small town in the United States. Rufus is an orphan who is taken in by a kind-hearted farmer named Mr. Peck, while Rose is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Despite their different backgrounds, the two boys become best friends and share many adventures together.As they grow older, Rufus and Rose face many challenges and obstacles. Rufus dreams of becoming a successful businessman, while Rose longs to marry a wealthy man and live a life of luxury. However, their paths diverge when Rose's father dies and she is forced to marry a wealthy but cruel man named Mr. Jepson. Meanwhile, Rufus works hard and eventually becomes a successful businessman, but he never forgets his friendship with Rose.The novel explores themes of friendship, perseverance, and the pursuit of happiness. It also highlights the importance of hard work and determination in achieving one's goals. Overall, Rufus And Rose Or The Fortunes Of Rough And Ready is a heartwarming story that will appeal to readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Horatio Jr. Alger
ISBN-10: 1163093688
ISBN-13: 9781163093689
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d