Brave and Bold; Or, the Fortunes of Robert Rushton
Brave and Bold; Or, the Fortunes of Robert Rushton
American Literature, Children & Young Adult Reading, Novels
Brave and Bold; Or, the Fortunes of Robert Rushton is a late 19th-century juvenile fiction novel by Horatio Alger, Jr. The story follows Robert Rushton, a young factory worker, as he navigates social class disparities and rivalries at Millville Academy, particularly with Halbert Davis, the privileged son of a factory superintendent. Themes of perseverance, moral integrity, and the pursuit of success are central to Robert's journey as he confronts challenges posed by Halbert's social influence and strives to improve his circumstances.
