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Five Hundred Dollars is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. that was first published in 1890. The story follows the life of a young man named Mark Manning who is forced to leave his home and family due to financial difficulties. In order to make ends meet, Mark takes on odd... Read Full Overview

"Five Hundred Dollars" from Horatio Alger Jr.. Prolific 19th-century American author (1832-1899).

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

Slowly through the village street walked an elderly man, with bronzed features and thin gray hair, supporting his somewhat uncertain steps by a stout cane. He was apparently tired, for, seeing a slight natural elevation under a branching elm tree, he sat down, and looked thoughtfully... 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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Five Hundred Dollars; or, Jacob Marlowe's Secret "", has been considered a very important part of the human history, but is currently not available in printed formats. Hence so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book... Read Full Overview