The Young Salesman (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417917563)

The Young Salesman is a classic novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. It tells the story of a young man named Harry West who dreams of becoming a successful salesman. Harry is determined to make a name for himself in the business world, and he works hard to achieve his goal.The book follows Harry's journey as he travels from town to town, selling his wares and learning the tricks of the trade. Along the way, he meets a variety of interesting characters, including fellow salesmen, business owners, and potential customers.Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, Harry remains focused on his goal and never gives up. He learns to be resourceful, creative, and persistent, and he eventually achieves the success he has been working towards.The Young Salesman is a timeless tale of hard work, determination, and the power of the human spirit. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in business, entrepreneurship, or personal growth.1896. Alger is the original rags-to-riches guy, often credited with inventing the strive-and-succeed spirit that inspired boys to work hard and advance themselves in order to achieve the American Dream. This theme resonates throughout his numerous writings. When Scott Walton�������s father dies, he leaves him with the names of two relatives in America. Penniless, Scott must travel to New York City to meet his uncle, Ezra Little. Mr. Little grudgingly hires Scott, paying him only room and board. While he is staying with his uncle, he meets an older relative of the family, the kind Seth Lawton, who comes to visit. When Mr. Little�������s son, a spoiled young boy, steals his mother's pocketbook and implicates Scott. Anxious to be rid of Scott, Mr. Little fires him and asks him to leave his house. Luckily, Scott is soon able to get a job as a traveling salesman. When Scott is sent to Buffalo on business he is able to buy a bankrupt wholesale firm's goods for his company at a discount. For this, the company gives him a commission and a promotion. Now able to support himself, Scott is even more ecstatic when he learns Lawton�������s secret that cements his future. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1417917563
ISBN-13: 9781417917563
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2005
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.58d