Fame and Fortune Weekly No. 19: A Rise in Life

Frank Tousey (1853 - 1902)

Bob Chambers is a plucky young man who works in the Bayport Woolen Mills. He has a good rapport with nearly everyone he meets, including Ruby Norton, a young lady who also works at the Mill. One who isn't charmed by his character is the spoiled son of the Mill President, Dexter Pritchard. Dexter feels that his position in the town should give him free pick of any girl, especially Ruby. While normal life keeps Bob quite busy, the addition of a Mill strike gives Bob challenges that will test his mettle and help him to prove his worth to Rise in Life. (Summary by Keith Salis)

Genre(s): Action & Adventure

Language: English

Keyword(s): success (23), ambition (12), dime store novel (2)

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 Ch 1 Ruby Norton Keith Salis
00:11:45
Play 02 Ch 2 A Hint of Coming Trouble Keith Salis
00:10:37
Play 03 Ch 3 The Stockholder's Meeting Keith Salis
00:08:29
Play 04 Ch 4 The Reduction of Wages Keith Salis
00:08:34
Play 05 Ch 5 Bob and Ruby Keith Salis
00:08:19
Play 06 Ch 6 A Diabolical Scheme Keith Salis
00:12:50
Play 07 Ch 7 In the Railroad Cut Keith Salis
00:08:24
Play 08 Ch 8 A Close Call Keith Salis
00:07:01
Play 09 Ch 9 The Infernal Machine Keith Salis
00:11:08
Play 10 Ch 10 Bob is Rewarded Keith Salis
00:08:54
Play 11 Ch 11 The Strike Keith Salis
00:07:17
Play 12 Ch 12 Dexter Pritchard Gets Ugly Keith Salis
00:08:28
Play 13 Ch 13 The Scrap on Main Street Keith Salis
00:06:10
Play 14 Ch 14 The Taming of Dexter Pritchard Keith Salis
00:09:50
Play 15 Ch 15 Bob Meets with a Surprise Keith Salis
00:08:51
Play 16 Ch 16 Conclusion Keith Salis
00:11:14