Rough And Ready OR Life Among The New York Newsboys

Rough and Ready OR Life Among the New York Newsboys

by Horatio Alger, Jr.

Rough and Ready, a young newsboy, navigates the tough streets of New York City to support himself and his younger sister. He faces numerous challenges including poverty, a manipulative stepfather seeking to abduct his sister, the difficulties of obtaining an education, and encounters with con artists and thieves. Through it all, Rough and Ready relies on his wits, determination, and the kindness of friends he makes along the way.

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