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Horatio Alger, Jr.
Books by Horatio Alger, Jr.
Ragged Dick
Horatio Alger, Jr. was well known for his best-selling series of books highlighting “the American Dream” of poor boys making good and becoming rich and successful through “luck and pluck”. Ragged Dick was the first in this niche, and follows the adve...
Fame and Fortune
Richard Hunter, formerly Ragged Dick, continues to advance in the world through luck and excellent morals. He, along with his friend Henry, moves into a better boarding house and then finds a promising job. He is framed for theft by a jealous co-work...
Adrift in New York
Adrift in New York tells the story of Florence Linden, a young woman forced to choose between inheriting a fortune and marrying her wealthy but unloved cousin, Curtis. When she discovers a plot to steal her inheritance, she forms an unlikely bond wit...
Cousin's Conspiracy
Cousin's Conspiracy follows the journey of Ernest Ray, a young boy who sets out to right a wrong. His father was cheated out of his rightful inheritance, and it was given to a conniving cousin. Armed with determination and a strong moral compass, Ern...
Helping Himself, or Grant Thornton's Ambition
Grant Thornton is a fifteen-year-old farm boy whose father has recently passed away, leaving his family in abject poverty. Grant is determined to help his mother pay off their debts and put food on the table, so he decides to postpone his college edu...
Timothy Crump's Ward
Timothy Crump's Ward follows a young girl, mysteriously left on the doorstep of a poor family on New Year's Eve. The family, despite their struggles, lovingly raise the child. However, their happiness is shattered when the child is stolen, leaving th...
Grand'ther Baldwin's Thanksgiving, with Other Ballads and Poems
This collection of poetry by Horatio Alger, Jr., showcases his talent beyond his well-known juvenile fiction. The book features a range of ballads and poems, including those reflecting on American history, patriotic themes, and personal reflections....
Mark the Match Boy or Richard Hunter's Ward
In "Mark the Match Boy," Horatio Alger Jr. continues the narrative of his popular "Ragged Dick" series. Mark Manton, an orphaned match boy, faces a bleak existence under the cruel supervision of his guardian. With little hope for a better life, he fi...
Rough and Ready OR Life Among the New York Newsboys
Rough and Ready, a young newsboy, navigates the tough streets of New York City to support himself and his younger sister. He faces numerous challenges including poverty, a manipulative stepfather seeking to abduct his sister, the difficulties of obta...
Ben, The Luggage Boy; Or, Among the Wharves
The book follows Ben, a young boy who runs away from home and must learn to survive on the streets. He finds work as a luggage boy at a wharf, and befriends a group of other boys who are also living on the streets. Together, they face the challenges...
Rufus and Rose, or The Fortunes of Rough and Ready
Rufus and Rose, or The Fortunes of Rough and Ready follows the journey of Rufus, an older brother who flees an abusive stepfather to protect his younger sister, Rose. They find themselves in the bustling streets of 19th-century New York City, where R...
In Search of Treasure
In 'In Search of Treasure', Guy Fenwick, a bright young man, discovers clues to a pirate treasure hidden on a remote island in the Indian Ocean. With a burning desire to help his financially struggling father, Guy embarks on a journey to Bombay, wher...
Dan, the Newsboy
Dan, the Newsboy is a classic children's novel by Horatio Alger, Jr. It tells the story of Dan Carter, a poor boy who sells newspapers on the streets of New York City. Despite his difficult circumstances, Dan is a hard worker and is determined to mak...