January, 1832 july 18, 1899 was a prolific 19thcentury american author, best known for his many formulaic juvenile novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to lives of middleclass security and comfort through hard work, determination, courage, and. All of algers juvenile novels share essentially the same theme, known as the horatio alger myth. January, 1832 july 18, 1899 was a prolific 19thcentury american author, best known for his many formulaic juvenile novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to lives of middleclass security and comfort through hard work, determination, courage, and honesty. He wrote magazine stories and poems, a few novels for adults, and 100 plus boys books. Strong and steady by horatio alger jr good hardcover.
Allen, 1883 page images at hathitrust alger, horatio, 18321899. Strong and steady by horatio alger jr good hardcover 1909. Here are our closest matches for strong and steady by horatio alger jr description. Other gleason publications printed about 100 stories before he began writing for student and schoolmate. He wrote over 100 poems and odes in his lifetime and numerous stories and novels. This is a preowned 1910 hardback book phil the fiddler or the story of a young street musician by horatio alger jr. In the first edition, the following titles are projected in the advertisements in the front of the book.
Horatio alger alger, horatio, 18321899 books from the extended shelves. Most of his stories were like fairytales in which the poor protagonist achieved respectability and a better lifestyle through hard work, courage and honesty. See all 46 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Inheritance and succession juvenile fiction subject. January, 1832 july 18, 1899 was an american writer of young adult novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to lives of middleclass security and comfort through hard work, determination, courage, and honesty. This one was fun and interesting, albeit predictable. The backwoods boy illustrated edition by horatio alger, jr. Horatio alger jr was an american writer of young adult novels about impoverished boys and. The young salesman has 12 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. This book was extremely farfetched, though it is a childrens adventure book. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Who is horatio alger, jr horatio alger association.
His writings were characterized by the ragstoriches narrative, which had a formative effect on the united states during the gilded age. You can also read the full text online using our ereader. The reader easily picks up on roberts better characteristics. However, the biographic book did good business in market and also had him commissioned to write abraham lincolns biography. Like most of algers novels, ragged dick served a second purpose as a guide to proper behaviour for city youth. Feb 03, 2007 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. A list of alger first editions published after 1960, with cover images and points.
Who is horatio alger, jr horatio alger association students. Horatio alger this is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Horatio alger association honoring perseverance, integrity. Check out all of the scholarship opportunities on our about our scholarships page and once you have determined what program s you may be eligible for, go ahead and click on the apply button to start an application. His writings were characterized by the ragstoriches narrative. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Buy andy gordon by horatio alger online at alibris. January, 1832 july 18, 1899 was an american writer. Andy grants pluck gutenberg text alger, horatio, jr. Jan 11, 20 i am in possession of a book written by horatio alger, jr.
Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. As one of the nations largest needbased college scholarship programs in the country, the horatio alger scholarship programs specifically assist high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. For many of the books below, the color of the binding may vary widely. In addition, a book may have the binding of a first edition, but may be missing important points inside. Though nineteenthcentury bestseller lists were impressionisticand the sale of 10,000 volumes was deemed a publishing triumph in those daysreaders bought at least 200 million copies of his books, placing him in the stephen king category.
Complete summary of horatio algers horatio alger, jr enotes plot summaries cover all the significant action of horatio alger, jr. In 185354, he published short stories with gleasons pictorial drawingroom companion and the flag of our nation. First editions published after 1960 can be found by clicking here. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The association will honor these individuals, who embody the core values of perseverance, integrity and a commitment to excellence, with lifetime membership into the organization. Alger gives robert the virtues of american stick to itness as well as being honest, healthy and forthright. Book is in overall acceptable condition with some wear. Julius, or the street boy out west, april 74 and iii. A list of alger s first editions, complete with cover images and points. Many of his works have been described as rags to riches stories, illustrating how downandout boys might be able to achieve the american dream of w. But dick soon finds envy and jealousy leads others to work against him. Alger secured his literary niche in 1868 with the publication of his fourth book, ragged dick, the story of a poor bootblacks rise to middleclass. The backwoods boy illustrated edition by horatio alger.
Gardner adds that the first edition does not include the inserted illustration facing page 16 in later issues and the engraving facing page 254 in the first edition was. Horatio alger biography childhood, life achievements. Looking for books by horatio alger jr see all books authored by horatio alger jr. Ragged dick, or, street life in new york with the bootblacks jr. Complete summary of horatio alger s horatio alger, jr enotes plot summaries cover all the significant action of horatio alger, jr. How much is a book and fearless by horatio alger, jr. This book is available for free download in a number of formats including epub, pdf, azw, mobi and more. Overall, the color of the cloth is not as important as what is printed on it. American novelist, biographer, short story writer, poet, and essayist. Top 10 books by horatio alger best book recommendations. Yes, you must be a united states citizen to apply for the horatio alger scholarship programs. He, along with his friend henry, continue their positive outlook as they try to advance their lives. Alternately titled street life in new york with the bootblacks, the popular though formulaic story chronicles the successful rise of the title character from rags to respectability. I am in possession of a book written by horatio alger, jr.
This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. Let us remember that, when we judge them, and not be too hasty to condemn. Brave and bold hardcover august 18, 2008 by horatio alger jr. I have 19 books writtem by horatio alger series for boys. Donohue and company of chicago, but has no publishing date. He is determined to stay honorable, though he is tempted many times to easy pickings and a life of crime. Algers books 128 in all recount how a cando spirit and individual initiative can allow anyone to achieve their dreams, regardless of circumstances.
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