Francis Channing Woodworth / Uncle Frank
The Peddler’s Boy: Or I’ll Be Somebody is a novel written by Uncle Frank and first published in 1851. The story follows the life of a young boy named Harry, who is the son of a poor peddler. Despite his humble beginnings, Harry dreams of becoming somebody important and making a name for himself in the world.As Harry grows up, he faces numerous challenges and obstacles on his path to success. He is forced to leave school to help his father with his peddling business, and later he becomes a factory worker in order to support his family. Despite these setbacks, Harry remains determined to achieve his goals and never gives up on his dreams.Throughout the book, Uncle Frank explores themes of perseverance, hard work, and the importance of education. He also highlights the struggles of the working class during the 19th century and the social and economic barriers they faced.Overall, The Peddler’s Boy: Or I’ll Be Somebody is a heartwarming and inspiring tale of one young boy’s journey to overcome adversity and achieve his dreams. It is a classic work of American literature that continues to resonate with readers today.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.