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Little Hickory; or, Ragged Rob's young republic

by George Waldo Browne

Level B2 · Upper-intermediateAdventure31 chapters
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About this book

In the bustling streets of New York, a sharp-witted bootblack named Ragged Rob navigates city life with fearless independence, while a bewildered country deacon struggles to find his way amidst the chaos and unexpected encounters. Adventure and streetwise cunning collide in this urban tale.

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Contents

31 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02CHAPTER I. THE BOOTBLACK AND THE DEACON.
03CHAPTER II. A BOY TO THE RESCUE.
04CHAPTER III. AN ASTOUNDING PROPOSITION.
05CHAPTER IV. A BOLD STAND.
06CHAPTER V. SURPRISE UPON SURPRISE.
07CHAPTER VI. CARRYING THE NEWS.
08CHAPTER VII. THE DEACON’S STORY.
09CHAPTER VIII. A PRINCE IN RAGS.
10CHAPTER IX. A STARTLING SURPRISE.
11CHAPTER X. ’SQUIRE HARDY OUTWITTED.
12CHAPTER XI. THE NEWCOMERS.

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