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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Randy of the River: Or The Adventures of a Young Deckhand is a classic adventure book written by Horatio Alger Jr. The story follows the life of Randy, a young boy who works as a deckhand on a riverboat. Randy is an orphan who is determined to make a better life for himself,... Read Full Overview

"Randy of the River" from Horatio Alger Jr.. Prolific 19th-century American author (1832-1899).

Randy of the River is a thrilling adventure novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Randy, who works as a deckhand on a riverboat. Randy is a hardworking and determined young man who dreams of one day becoming a captain himself.Throughout... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

The majority of stories for boys have their background laid either in the city or the country, or possibly on the ocean, and we have read much about the doings of lads both rich and poor in such locations.

Horatio Alger, Jr. (January 13, 1832 - July 18, 1899) was an American writer. He wrote magazine stories and poems, a few novels for adults, and 100 plus boys' books. His boys' books were hugely popular. Alger was born in Massachusetts, and attended Harvard College. He became... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Randy of The River or The Adventures of A Young Deckhand