From Farm to Fortune: Nat Nason's Strange Experience - Horatio Alger #1

Nat Nason, a poor country lad who works for his miserly Uncle, becomes bored with life on the farm. He decides to strike out for himself and find work in New York City. But Nat discovers it is harder to find work than he had expected. He is swindled, leaving him almost penniless. But luck is with Nat, and he obtains a position as a clerk. Nat's Uncle comes to New York to find Nat and bring him home. Can Nat prove to his Uncle that he can make it in the city? Many country lads imagine it is easy to find success in the city. Perhaps they will not think so after they have read of what happened to Nat Nason.