The Western Boy: Or Tom, The Bootblack is a novel written by Horatio Alger and published in 1900. The story revolves around the life of Tom, a young boy who works as a bootblack in the streets of New York City. Despite his lowly status, Tom is determined to rise above his circumstances and become successful.One day, Tom meets a wealthy businessman named Mr. Preston, who takes an interest in him and offers to help him achieve his goals. With Mr. Preston's guidance, Tom sets out on a journey to the American West, where he hopes to strike it rich in the gold mines.Along the way, Tom faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including dangerous bandits and treacherous terrain. However, he perseveres and eventually finds success in the gold mines. With his newfound wealth, Tom returns to New York City and uses his money to help others in need.The Western Boy: Or Tom, The Bootblack is a classic rags-to-riches tale that celebrates the American Dream and the power of hard work and determination. It is a timeless story that continues to inspire readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.