The Young Explorer

The Young Explorer

Jr. Horatio Alger

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 Ben heard every word that was said, and it confirmed his suspicions. There was no doubt that an attempt would be made to rob him and his companion before morning, and the prospect was not pleasant. By submitting quietly he would come to no harm, and the loss of the money would not be irreparable. He and Bradley had each started with a hundred dollars, supplied by Miss Doughlas, and thus far but little of this sum had been spent. Their employer would doubtless send them a further supply if they were robbed, but they would be reluctant to apply to her, since the loss would be partly the result of their imprudence.

The Young Explorer Chapter 1 Ben's Inheritance

'I've settled up your father's estate, Benjamin,' said Job Stanton. 'You'll find it all figgered out on this piece of paper.

There was that two-acre piece up at Rockville brought seventy-five dollars, the medder fetched a hundred and fifty, the two cows--'

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“ Ben heard every word that was said, and it confirmed his suspicions. There was no doubt that an attempt would be made to rob him and his companion before morning, and the prospect was not pleasant. By submitting quietly he would come to no harm, and the loss of the money would not be irreparable. He and Bradley had each started with a hundred dollars, supplied by Miss Doughlas, and thus far but little of this sum had been spent. Their employer would doubtless send them a further supply if they were robbed, but they would be reluctant to apply to her, since the loss would be partly the result of their imprudence.”
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Chapter 1 Ben's Inheritance

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Chapter 2 Deacon Pitkin's Offer

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Chapter 3 Sam Sturgis' New Idea

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Chapter 4 A Brilliant Chance

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Chapter 5 In Search of a Place

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Chapter 6 Mr. Pitch, the Senior Partner

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Chapter 7 Ben's Dinner-Guest

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Chapter 8 A Strange Acquaintance

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Chapter 9 At the Astor House

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Chapter 10 Ben Receives a Call

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Chapter 11 Miss Sinclair's Stratagem

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Chapter 12 In San Francisco

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Chapter 13 Preliminary Arrangements

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Chapter 14 The Canon Hotel

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Chapter 15 A Polite Hostess

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Chapter 16 A New Acquaintance

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Chapter 17 A Tight Place

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Chapter 18 An Evening Call

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Chapter 19 Ben's Midnight Excursion

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Chapter 20 A Thief's Disappointment

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Chapter 21 Ben's Savings-Bank

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Chapter 22 The Arrival at Murphy's

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Chapter 23 Among the Sierras

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Chapter 24 Beaten at His Own Game

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Chapter 25 The Horse-Thieves

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Chapter 26 What Next

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Chapter 27 Ki Sing

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Chapter 28 The Duel of the Miners

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Chapter 29 Chinese Cheap Labor

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Chapter 30 A Midnight Visit

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Chapter 31 On the Mountain Path

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Chapter 32 The Mountain Cabin

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