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I've Been Thinking; Or, The Secret of Success

A. S. Roe

I've Been Thinking; Or, The Secret of Success

I've Been Thinking; Or, The Secret of Success

A. S. Roe

American Literature, Novels

I've Been Thinking; Or, The Secret of Success is a mid-19th century novel by A. S. Roe that follows brothers Jim and Ned Montjoy as they navigate the challenges of their isolated farming community. Faced with an abundance of vegetables and the absence of their father, they devise a plan to sell their produce to nearby military personnel, aiming to improve their family's situation. The story explores themes of diligence, entrepreneurship, and the dynamics of familial responsibility in a socially and economically constrained environment.

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A novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The story centers on two brothers, Jim and Ned Montjoy, who contemplate...

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A. S. Roe
1798-1886

American author known for motivational literature emphasizing personal success and integrity.

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