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Hector's Inheritance or The Boys of Smith Institute is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. The story follows the life of Hector Roscoe, a young boy who inherits a large sum of money from his late grandfather. With this newfound wealth, Hector is sent to Smith Institute, a prestigious... Read Full Overview

Hector's Inheritance: Or The Boys Of Smith Institute is a classic novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. and originally published in 1885. The story follows the life of Hector Roscoe, a young boy who is orphaned and sent to live with his uncle, a wealthy businessman named Mr. Roscoe... Read Full Overview

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"Hector's Inheritance" from Horatio Alger Jr.. Prolific 19th-century American author (1832-1899).

Hector's Inheritance: Or The Boys Of Smith Institute (1885) is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. The story follows the life of Hector Roscoe, a young orphan who is sent to the Smith Institute, a prestigious boarding school for boys. Hector is a hardworking and determined student... Read Full Overview

Hector's Inheritance or The Boys of Smith Institute is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. The story revolves around Hector Rossmore, a young boy who is orphaned and left with no family or inheritance. He is taken in by his uncle, who sends him to Smith Institute, a prestigious... Read Full Overview

A stone's throw from the mansion was a neat and spacious carriage house. The late master of Castle Roscoe had been fond of driving, and kept three horses and two carriages. One of the latter was an old-fashioned coach; while there was, besides, a light buggy, which Hector was... Read Full Overview

A stone's throw from the mansion was a neat and spacious carriage house. The late master of Castle Roscoe had been fond of driving, and kept three horses and two carriages. One of the latter was an old-fashioned coach; while there was, besides, a light buggy, which Hector was... Read Full Overview

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Mr. Roscoe rang the bell, and, in answer, a servant entered the library, where he sat before a large and commodious desk. "Has the mail yet arrived?" he asked. "Yes, sir; John has just come back from the village." "Go at once and bring me the letters and papers, if there are... Read Full Overview