Strive and succeed
Horatio Alger, Jr.
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Strive and succeed
Published
1967
Publisher
Holt, Rinehart and Winston
Pages
173
Description
Julius: A homeless, fifteen-year-old New York City boy is sent by the Children's Aid Society to Brookville, Wisconsin, where his hard work and heroism win him a chance to make his own fortune. Store boy: Anxious to help his widowed mother meet the greedy landlords demand for the full mortgage payment, sixteen-year-old Ben Barclay finds employment as a secretary to a real estate agent in 1870's New York City, and through honesty, good character, and friendship saves the family home and finds answers to a long-ago mystery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Strive and succeed?
This edition of Strive and succeed has approximately 173 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Strive and succeed?
For most readers, Strive and succeed typically takes between 3h 36m and 2h 24m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 43,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 53m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 43,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Strive and succeed?
The estimated word count for Strive and succeed is approximately 43,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Strive and succeed?
Strive and succeed was written by Horatio Alger, Jr..
When was Strive and succeed published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1967. The original work may have been published on a different date.