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Horatio Alger Jr. (January 13, 1832 - July 18, 1899) was an American writer, 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, courage, and... Read Full Overview

Horatio Alger, Jr. (January 13, 1832 - July 18, 1899) was an American writer. He wrote magazine stories and poems, a few novels for adults, and 100 plus boys' books. His boys' books were hugely popular. Alger was born in Massachusetts, and attended Harvard College. He became... Read Full Overview

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""Facing the World"" is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. The book tells the story of a young boy named Dick Hunter who is forced to leave his home in the countryside and move to the city to find work and support his family. Dick faces many challenges and obstacles as he tries... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

""Facing The World"" is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr., an American author known for his inspirational stories of success and self-improvement. The book follows the story of a young orphan named Harry Vane who is forced to leave his small town and make a life for himself... Read Full Overview

"Facing the World" from Horatio Alger Jr.. Prolific 19th-century American author (1832-1899).