Horatio Alger

The beginning of the series of stories about poor boys who rose from rags to riches. Little ragged Dick overcomes povery and scorn to win success as the distinguished Richard Hunter. He in turn, becomes the protector of Mark, the Match boy.

And Mark, the Match Boy

Ragged Dick

Reproduction of the original: Adrift in New York by Horatio Alger

Adrift in New York

Michael Meyer

Bryan Waterman

Ragged Dick - Or, Street Life in New York with the Boot Blacks

“[Alger] was an utterly American artist . . . and the truth of his books is the truth of the power of the wish. . . . Alger was perhaps American capitalism’s greatest and most effective propagandist.”–Richard Wright Introduction by David K. Shipler Written to inspire schoolboys to strive for “honesty, industry, frugality, and a worthy ambition,” the novels of Horatio Alger (1832-99) are infused with great humanity, broad humor, and a surprisingly sophisticated view of Gilded Age propriety. Central to Alger’s philosophy is the notion that heroes like Ragged Dick, a poor boot-black, manage to get ahead by dint of hard work, resourcefulness, luck, pluck, and fair play. Alger’s upwardly mobile heroes have become paragons of middle-class comfort and moral standing, and their journeys from rags to respectability have long been viewed as the very embodiment of the American Dream. In this Modern Library Paperback Classic, the text of Ragged Dick is set from the first American book edition of 1868. Includes a Modern Library Reading Group Guide.

or, Street Life in New York with the Boot-Blacks

A novel, subtitled 'street life in New York with the boot-blacks' from a popular figure in the history of American social ideals

An inspirational story about how individual traits and efforts help one to rise and progress. It is the story that eloquently compares and contrasts between two characters, their attitudes, efforts and consequently their success and failure. The book remains an inspiration for those who are ready to put in efforts and move ahead in life.

Bound to Rise

Reproduction of the original: Facing the World by Horatio Alger

Facing the World

Tattered Tomor The Story of a Street Arab

William Rounseville Alger

Vol. 2

Life of Edwin Forrest, the American Tragedian

The Tin Box, and What it Contained

Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - It was a cold day. There was no snow on the ground, but it was frozen into stiff ridges, making it uncom-fortable to walk upon. The sun had been out all day, but there was little heat or comfort in its bright, but frosty beams. The winter is a hard season for the poor. It multiplies their necessities, while, in general, it limits their means and opportunities of earning. The winter of 1836-37 was far from being an exception to this rule. It was worse than usual, on account of the general stagnation of business.

Timothy Crump's Ward

In a New World ; Or, Among the Gold-fields of Australia

Reproduction of the original: In A New World by Horatio Alger

In A New World

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1902 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XLII. CONCLUSION. Five days afterwards Tom arrived in Hillsboro. It was a very joyful meeting between him and his mother. "How you have grown!" said she admiringly, "and you look so well, too. Did you enjoy traveling?" "Very much, mother." "I have some good news for you too, Tom. When I heard that you were on your way home, I wrote to Mr. Armstrong and asked him if he would take you back. Here is his letter. He says he will make a place for you, and give you a dollar a week more than he paid you before." Tom laughed. "He is very kind, and I am almost tempted to go back to see Mr. Wallace stare, but I may be able to do better." "Don't refuse a good offer, Tom. Seven dollars a week is a good deal of money." "I'll think of it, mother. Is that all your news?" "No, Tom," replied his mother soberly. "I've got some bad news also." "What is it?" "Hannibal Carter came here a week since, and presented a note for two hundred dollars signed by your father, which, with several years' interest, amounts to nearly three hundred dollars." "What an old rascal he is!" "Not if the note is genuine. He is a very selfish man, I admit." ' What did he propose?" "That I should turn over to him Uncle Brinton's legacy of a hundred dollars, and give him a mortgage on the place for the balance." "When will he call here again?" "In about a week from this time." "I shall be ready for him." "You won't be too violent, Tom?" said his mother anxiously. "We can't afford to offend him." "You can trust me, mother." The next day was the anniversary of Mr. Pendergast's death. Tom waited upon the executor, and received from him the legacy of a hundred dollars for his mother. From Mr. Benson's office he went over to the office of the other lawyer, Judge Scott, and...

Tom Turner's Legacy

"Driven from Home" by Horatio Alger. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Driven from Home

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Fame and Fortune; Or, the Progress of Richard Hunter

Reproduction of the original: Brave and Bold by Horatio Alger

Brave and Bold

Reprint of the original, first published in 1871. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

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