The Cash Boy

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The Cash Boy

by Jr. Horatio Alger

EN·~2 hours

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Description

A young boy raised by a caring foster family discovers his knack for baseball while still searching for his own name. When the boys of Crawford gather to form an Excelsior Club, his natural talent and good‑natured leadership earn him the captain’s hat, even though he doubts his own qualifications. The clubhouse becomes a lively arena where friendships form, rivalries spark, and the town’s spirit rallies around the game.

Beyond the diamond, Frank’s generosity toward an elderly stranger and his quiet perseverance begin to peel back the mystery of his past. As he balances the responsibilities of captain, treasurer, and secretary, he learns that honesty and hard work can open doors to unexpected help and revelations. Listeners will be drawn into a heartfelt tale of youthful ambition, community, and the search for identity, all set against the backdrop of late‑19th‑century small‑town life.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (149K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger

Release date

2006-03-15

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Jr. Horatio Alger

Jr. Horatio Alger

1832–1899

Best known for stories of poor boys who rise through grit, luck, and good character, this 19th-century American writer helped shape the classic “rags-to-riches” tale. His hugely popular juvenile novels became a lasting part of American culture.

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