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Alfred Raymond
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Books by Alfred Raymond
Harry Harding's Year of Promise
"Harry Harding's Year of Promise" by Alfred Raymond is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Harry Harding, a young boy who has plans for a new beginning as he returns to work at McMartin Brothers after a summer vacation. The novel explores themes of personal growth, responsibility, and friendship as Harry navigates his relationships with his peers, particularly his mischievous friend Teddy Burke, and faces challenges in the workplace. The opening of the book introduces Harry Harding as he enjoys the concluding chapter of a book under a horse-chestnut tree, just before a playful encounter with Teddy Burke. Their banter reveals their personalities—Harry being introspective and thoughtful, while Teddy is more impulsive and carefree. As they discuss an allegory Harry read about a king’s "Year of Promise," they decide to adopt the same mindset for their upcoming year back at work. The chapter sets the tone for their adventures at the Martin Brothers’ department store, foreshadowing both friendship and conflict as they resolve to turn their year into one of fulfillment amidst the trials they face in the workplace.
Harry Harding—Messenger "45"
"Harry Harding—Messenger '45" by Alfred Raymond is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the lives of two boys, Teddy Burke and Harry Harding, as they navigate their transition from school to work during a time of economic struggle. The book explores themes of friendship, responsibility, and the challenges faced by young people taking their first steps into adulthood. At the start of the novel, the scene is set in a grammar school where Teddy Burke, known for his mischief, gets into trouble for a prank that involves a rubber snake, leading to his conflict with authority figures like Miss Alton, his teacher, and Mr. Waldron, the principal. Meanwhile, his friend Harry Harding discusses with his mother the need to find work to help support their family after losing their father. This opening section introduces the boys' personalities, their motives for leaving school, and lays the groundwork for their quest for jobs at Martin Brothers' Department Store. Harry's eagerness to gain employment contrasts with Teddy's ambivalence towards education, setting the stage for their adventures and growth in the working world ahead.