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📘 Struggling upward by Horatio Alger, Jr.

The story follows Luke Larkin, a young boy from humble beginnings, as he faces and surmounts a series of challenges. Through perseverance and determination, Luke ultimately attains success, illustrating the virtues of diligence and ambition.

First publish date: 1890

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Horatio Alger, Jr.

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