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Cast upon the Breakers is truly inspiring From poverty to wealth - its what we all want and want for those we love, and here, our hero faces worse odds than most of us would, from villains scammers, cheats, and more. The story read great, the novel and plot is wonderful, as Alger... Read Full Overview

"Well, good by, Rodney I leave school tomorrow. I am going to learn a trade." "I am sorry to part with you, David. Couldn't you stay another term?" "No: my uncle says I must be earning my living, and I have a chance to learn the carpenter's trade." "Where are you going?"

Horatio Alger Jr. January 13, 1832 - July 18, 1899) was a prolific 19th-century American author, best known for his many young adult novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to lives of middle-class security and comfort through hard work, determination,... Read Full Overview

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This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Cast Upon The Breakers is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. that was first published in 1893. The story follows the life of a young man named Maurice Blake who is born into a wealthy family. Despite his privileged upbringing, Maurice is not content with his life and longs... Read Full Overview

"Cast Upon the Breakers" from Horatio Alger Jr.. Prolific 19th-century American author (1832-1899).

Cast Upon The Breakers is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. The story revolves around the life of a young boy named Frank Frost, who is left orphaned after his father's death. Frank's father was a wealthy merchant, and after his death, Frank is forced to leave his comfortable... Read Full Overview

A FAITHLESS GUARDIAN."Well, good by, Rodney I leave school tomorrow. I am going to learn a trade.""I am sorry to part with you, David. Couldn't you stay another term?""No: my uncle says I must be earning my living, and I have a chance to learn the carpenter's trade.""Where are... Read Full Overview