Only An Irish Boy is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. The story centers around Pat Donovan, a young Irish immigrant who arrives in New York City with nothing but the clothes on his back and a determination to make something of himself. Despite facing numerous obstacles and setbacks, Pat remains steadfast in his pursuit of success, eventually landing a job as a clerk in a prominent law firm. Along the way, he befriends a wealthy young man named Frank Dudley, who helps him navigate the complexities of New York society and introduces him to a world of privilege and opportunity. However, as Pat rises through the ranks of society, he begins to realize that success comes at a cost, and he must grapple with the ethical implications of his actions. Only An Irish Boy is a classic rags-to-riches story that explores themes of ambition, morality, and the American dream.So the friendship was cemented, nor did it end there. Charlie spoke of Andy’s good qualities at home, and some time afterward Andy was surprised by an invitation to spend the evening at Dr. Fleming’s. He felt a little bashful, but finally went--nor was he at all sorry for so doing. The whole family was a delightful one, and Andy was welcomed as a warm friend of Charlie’s, and, in the pleasant atmosphere of the doctor’s fireside, he quite forgot that there was one who looked down upon him as an inferior being.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.