Paul Prescott's Charge

""Paul Prescott's Charge: A Story For Boys"" is a classic novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. It follows the story of a young boy named Paul Prescott who is sent to live with his wealthy uncle in New York City. Despite his uncle's attempts to mold him into a sophisticated gentleman, Paul remains true to his simple, honest roots. When his uncle is falsely accused of embezzlement, Paul must use his wits and determination to clear his name and restore his family's honor. Along the way, he befriends a group of street boys and teaches them valuable life lessons about hard work, honesty, and perseverance. This novel is a timeless tale of integrity and the power of good character. It is a must-read for young readers who are looking for a story that will inspire them to be their best selves.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.