The Young Outlaw; or, Adrift in the Streets Read online

  PREFACE.

  "The Young Outlaw" is the sixth volume of the Tattered Tom Series, andthe twelfth of the stories which are wholly or mainly devoted tostreet-life in New York. The story carries its moral with it, and thewriter has little fear that the Young Outlaw will be selected as amodel by the boys who may read his adventures, and be amused by thescrapes into which he manages to fall. In previous volumes he hasendeavored to show that even a street-boy, by enterprise, industry andintegrity, may hope to become a useful and respected citizen. In thepresent narration he aims to exhibit the opposite side of the picture,and point out the natural consequences of the lack of thesequalities.

  This may be a proper occasion to express gratitude for the veryremarkable favor with which these stories of humble life have beenreceived throughout the country. The writer is glad to believe thatthey have done something to draw attention to a neglected class ofchildren, whom it is important to elevate and redeem.

  NEW YORK, March 25, 1875.

  THE YOUNG OUTLAW;

  OR,

  ADRIFT IN THE STREETS.