Ned, The Barge Boy (1885)

By George Hewlett Sargent

Book Overview

Ned, The Barge Boy is a novel written by George Hewlett Sargent and originally published in 1885. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Ned, who works on a barge that travels up and down the river. Ned is a hard worker and takes pride in his job, but he dreams of one day becoming a captain himself.As Ned works on the barge, he encounters a variety of characters, both good and bad. He befriends a kind old man named Captain Joe, who teaches him about navigation and the ways of the river. He also meets a group of rough and dangerous men who are involved in smuggling and other illegal activities.Throughout the book, Ned faces many challenges and obstacles, but he never gives up. He remains determined to achieve his dream of becoming a captain, and he works hard to overcome the obstacles in his path. Along the way, he learns important lessons about honesty, loyalty, and the value of hard work.Overall, Ned, The Barge Boy is a classic adventure story that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a timeless tale of perseverance, friendship, and the power of dreams.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166933318
• ISBN13: 9781166933319
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"