Horatio Alger, Jr.

Horatio Alger, Jr. (January 13, 1832 ? July 18, 1899) was a 19th-century American author, who wrote over 130 dime novels. Many of his works have been described as rags-to-riches stories, illustrating how down-and-out boys might be able to achieve the American dream of wealth and success through hard work, courage, determination, and concern for others. He is noted as a significant figure in the history of American cultural and social ideals.

External links

• {{gutenberg author | id=Horatio_Alger| name=Horatio Alger, Jr.}}
• Horatio Alger Books On-Line 2 18 of Alger's works (with A Fancy of Hers, unique to this collection)
• Horatio Alger Books On-Line 3 3 of Alger's works (with The Maniac's Secret, unique to this collection)
• Horatio Alger Society
• Horatio Alger Association

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