Sowed by the Wind or The Poor Boy's Fortune

Sowed by the Wind or The Poor Boy's Fortune is a novel written by Elijah Kellogg. The story follows the life of a poor boy named Walter, who grows up in a small village in Maine. Walter's father dies when he is young, leaving him and his mother to struggle to make ends meet. Despite their hardships, Walter is determined to make something of himself and sets out to find his fortune.As he travels across the country, Walter faces many challenges and obstacles, but he never loses his optimism or his determination to succeed. Along the way, he meets a variety of interesting characters, some of whom become his friends and allies, while others try to take advantage of him.Despite the setbacks and difficulties he encounters, Walter perseveres and eventually finds success in a surprising way. Through his hard work and determination, he is able to overcome his humble beginnings and achieve his dreams.Sowed by the Wind or The Poor Boy's Fortune is a classic rags-to-riches story that is sure to inspire readers of all ages. It is a tale of perseverance, determination, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity and achieve great things.1874. Illustrated. This story is the first of six of the same character to be known as The Forest Glen Series, each of which is complete in itself. The acorn blown into the crevice of a crag becomes an oak that winds its roots about the place of stones, and gains strength by conflict. These familiar truths find their parallel in the story of the wind-sown boy, fitted for his lifework by the very perils that in childhood environed and at that time threatened to destroy him. The tale counsels endurance, stimulates to effort and trust in God, and shows how property is prized when hardly won, and every acre of which bears testimony to some bitter struggle, when life was at stake.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.