検索キーワード： 著者 "Frank Tousey" すべてのカテゴリー

Phil Thorne can really bounce back! The story starts with him unceremoniously losing his job (due to his own indiscretion), but immediately helping himself to a great spot by remaining compassionate for an elderly man who needs his help - that man becoming his next employer. Though some nasty men within his new office try to do him up, he overcomes their attempts with his honesty and determination for the truth. Phil teaches us about courage against men as well as calculated bravery in the stock market. (Summary by Keith Salis)

Eric Gordon, though a store clerk and postal worker in a small coastal town in New York, has plenty of optomisim about his abilities in any situation. Whether he's aiding someone suffering from an arson attack, protecting a couple of elderly ladies from thieves, or thwarting kidnappers on a sloop in the Atlantic, he always has a cool head to devise a plan, and the strength to pull it off. Enjoy this story about a young man who shows True Grit in every aspect of his life. (Summary by Keith Salis)

Bruce Hardy and Joe Ramsey are chums from Hurricane Hill Military Academy in Jew Jersey. From their studies to sports and even their daring exploits, they show pluck and determination in everything they do. Whether it's a 200ft high wall, or staring down thieving miners, they show that they won't back down and will complete their quest. (Summary by Keith Salis)

Rex Richmond is a young messenger for a brokerage firm in New York City. Through Providential tips and situations where he can show his courage and caring for others, he paves a secure path for himself to become...the King of the Market. (Summary by Keith Salis)

Fred King is a young man who has been working in the coal industry for years, but it hasn't soiled his positive, helpful attitude nor his ambitious spirit to succeed. He shows courage whether he or another is in peril, and uses his strength in defense of what is right against some awful characters in his mining town. (Summary by Keith Salis)

Don and Gil Winthrop inherited their father's business to construct a railroad in a developing location in upstate New York. Engineers themselves, though young, they decided to carry on his work despite their inexperience. They have to fight their way through troubles instigated by a competing contractor, and a vindictive foreman of his who holds a dark secret of his own. (Summary by Keith Salis)

Bertie Ballister, an honest and hard-working messenger boy for a banker on Wall Street, never lets the issues of his life get in the way of success. Though his father died when he was young, and his impoverished mother turned away by his affluent brother, he followed her lead to seek opportunities to better their lives. Not only does he seek advancement monitarily for himself, he seeks the financial stability of those dear to him. His great nerve is the salvation of his allies and the downfall of his enemies, even when one was the distainful uncle who previously wished his demise. (Summary by ...

Joe Vickers, a young man of humble circumstances, was a strong and conscientious worker for the railroad. Starting as a Wiper, he took advantage of his chance to become a Fireman and even an Engineer just as his father was. Joe shows his honesty, ingenuity, and courage are well-suited to overcome any evil that comes his way. (Summary by Keith Salis)

Nip and Tuck are the best of rivals. Throughout the time they've known each other, they seemed to be interested in the same things and in constant competition. Now that they are both burgeoning on adulthood, they each have managed to start a small brokerage firm in the same building in Wall Street. Their youth make them instant targets for ridicule by the older brokers, but their tenacity and business savvy prove to everyone their right to be up there with the best of them. (Summary by Keith Salis)

This is the story of Bert Hawley who, at a young age, saw his mother die of illness and had to fend off his drunken father in their ramshackle house in Virginia. From there he set out to make his fortune in Philadelphia, where he used his good charm and desire to promote a quality product to sell book subscriptions until he finally landed in New York as a Sales Manager. Bert shows us that, though our circumstances may seem grim, we must never lose our spirit and integrity. (Summary by Keith Salis)

Bob Chambers is a plucky young man who works in the Bayport Woolen Mills. He has a good rapport with nearly everyone he meets, including Ruby Norton, a young lady who also works at the Mill. One who isn't charmed by his character is the spoiled son of the Mill President, Dexter Pritchard. Dexter feels that his position in the town should give him free pick of any girl, especially Ruby. While normal life keeps Bob quite busy, the addition of a Mill strike gives Bob challenges that will test his mettle and help him to prove his worth to Rise in Life. (Summary by Keith Salis)

Tom Garland is a young man in Boston who is sent to learn a trade at an Industrial Farm near the bay. There he meets another young man who's lame, Dick Rogers, and they become lifelong chums. When Tom learns of a couple of dastardly plots against both him and Dick, he plans their escape. Tom and Dick continue to succeed through courage and Providence against many difficult situations, the symbol of which is a lucky penny of Tom's. (Summary by Keith Salis)

Fame and Fortune Weekly No. 7: Winning His Way follows young Frank Morris as he battles corruption and deceit to save his late father’s newspaper. Facing sabotage and powerful adversaries, he must use his wits to restore its reputation. A classic tale of ambition and perseverance.