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Driven from Home or Carl Crawford's Experience

A boy of sixteen with a small gripsack in his hand trudged along the country road. Young Carl - a boy who is forced to leave home because of an oppressive stepmother learns how to turn adversity into success. Carl finds that with success comes failure - and hard work and learning... Read Full Overview

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Driven from Home; Or, Carl Crawford's Experience is a 1890 novel by Horatio Alger Jr. It tells the story of Carl Crawford, a young boy who is driven from home by his cruel stepmother. Carl sets out on his own, determined to make a better life for himself. Along the way, he faces... Read Full Overview

A boy of sixteen, with a small gripsack in his hand, trudged along the country road. He was of good height for his age, strongly built, and had a frank, attractive face. He was naturally of a cheerful temperament, but at present his face was grave, and not without a shade of... Read Full Overview

""Driven From Home"" is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. The story follows the life of a young boy named Dick Hunter, who is forced to leave his home and family due to financial difficulties. He sets out on a journey to find work and make a living for himself. Along the way,... Read Full Overview

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"Driven from Home" from Horatio Alger Jr.. Prolific 19th-century American author (1832-1899).

"Driven from Home" from Horatio Alger Jr.. Prolific 19th-century American author (1832-1899).