Publisher's Synopsis
Breaking Away: Or The Fortunes Of A Student is a novel written by Oliver Optic. The story revolves around a young man named Paul Duncan, who is determined to break away from his humble beginnings and make a name for himself in the world. Paul is a hardworking and ambitious student who dreams of attending college and becoming a successful lawyer. However, his plans are threatened when his father's business fails, and he is forced to drop out of school and work to support his family. Despite the obstacles he faces, Paul remains determined to achieve his goals and eventually manages to overcome the challenges that come his way. The book explores themes of perseverance, determination, and the importance of education in achieving success in life. It is a heartwarming and inspiring story that will resonate with 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.
