| Author |
Garis, Howard Roger, 1873-1962 |
| Title |
Larry Dexter, Reporter; Or, Strange Adventures in a Great City
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| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Stephen Hutcheson, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Larry Dexter, Reporter; Or, Strange Adventures in a Great City" by Howard R. Garis is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows the adventures of Larry Dexter, a young and ambitious reporter working for a New York City newspaper. As the protagonist navigates the bustling challenges of city life, readers can expect an engaging blend of drama and humor, as well as a glimpse into the fast-paced world of journalism. The opening of the story introduces us to Larry Dexter in the hectic environment of the New York "Daily Leader", where he is learning the ropes as the newest reporter on the staff. He is soon assigned to cover mundane stories, but the narrative quickly hints at the thrilling escapades that lie ahead. As he moves through the office dynamics filled with seasoned journalists and youthful copy boys, Larry’s character is portrayed as diligent and observant. Amidst the daily hustle, he becomes aware of the competitive world of news reporting, while also being cautious of the surroundings—such as eavesdropping on a conversation that suggests potential corruption related to some property owned by his family. This establishes an intriguing premise for the adventures to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
New York (N.Y.) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Reporters and reporting -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
60244 |
| Release Date |
Sep 6, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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