Details

Subject(s)

• Conduct of life—Juvenile fiction [Browse]
• Siblings—Juvenile fiction [Browse]

Illustrator

• Kinnersley, Augustus F., approximately 1822- [Browse]

Publisher

• Benjamin Loring & Co. [Browse]

Rare books genre

• Juvenile literature—1870 [Browse]

Series

• Alger, Horatio, 1832-1899. Ragged Dick series ; [6] [More in this series]
• Harvard College Library preservation microfilm program 2002 ; 08550. [More in this series]
• Ragged Dick series ; [6]

Summary note

Now working in a brokerage firm, Rufus lives in a nice house with his sister Rose, but when their abusive stepfather tracks them down, both children take unusual measures to protect themselves.

Notes

• Added engraved t.p.
• Sequel: Tattered Tom, or The adventures of a street Arab.

Action note

Committed to retain in perpetuity — ReCAP Shared Collection (HUL)

References

Bennett, B. Alger, 143

Other title(s)

• Rufus and Rose
• Fortunes of rough and ready

OCLC

2529820

RCP

H - S

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