A Schoolboy’s Pluck

A Schoolboy’s Pluck

Roy Rockwood

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104599584
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A Schoolboy’s Pluck: Or The Career Of A Nobody is a book written by Roy Rockwood and published in 1900. The story follows the life of a young boy named Jack Ready who is determined to make something of himself despite his humble beginnings. Jack’s pluck and determination lead him to success as he rises through the ranks of his school and eventually becomes a successful businessman. Along the way, Jack faces challenges and setbacks, but his resilience and hard work help him overcome them. The book is a story of perseverance and the power of self-belief, and is a classic example of the ''rags to riches'' trope. It is a heartwarming tale that is sure to inspire 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.

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