''Paul Prescott’s Charge: A Story For Boys'' is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. that tells the story of a young man named Paul Prescott. Paul is a hardworking and ambitious boy who dreams of becoming a successful businessman. However, when his father dies, Paul is forced to leave school and take over the family farm to support his mother and younger siblings. Despite the challenges he faces, Paul remains determined to succeed and eventually lands a job in the city working for a wealthy businessman named Mr. Bond. While working for Mr. Bond, Paul is tasked with taking care of his young son, Harry, who is spoiled and unruly. As Paul begins to take on the responsibility of caring for Harry, he learns valuable lessons about patience, perseverance, and the importance of hard work. Along the way, he also encounters various obstacles and setbacks, including a rival at work who tries to sabotage his success. Through it all, Paul remains steadfast in his commitment to his family and his goals. With the help of his mentor, Mr. Bond, and his own determination, Paul overcomes adversity and ultimately achieves his dreams. ''Paul Prescott’s Charge'' is a classic tale of perseverance, hard work, and the power of a positive attitude. It is a timeless story that continues to inspire readers of all ages to this day.Poor Paul! his back ached dreadfully, for he had never before done any harder work than trifling services for his father. But the inexorable Mr. Mudge was in sight, and however much he wished, he did not dare to lay aside his hoe even for a moment.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.