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Helping Himself Or Grant Thornton's Ambition is a novel by American author Horatio Alger Jr. The story follows Grant Thornton, a young man from a poor background who dreams of making a name for himself in the business world. Despite his humble beginnings, Grant is determined... Read Full Overview

Deacon Gridley had a small farm, and farming was his chief occupation, but he had a few thousand dollars laid away in stocks and bonds, and, being a thrifty man, not to say mean, he managed to save up nearly all the interest, which he added to his original accumulation. He always... Read Full Overview

"I wish we were not so terribly poor, Grant," said Mrs. Thornton, in a discouraged tone. "Is there anything new that makes you say so, mother?" answered the boy of fifteen, whom she addressed. "Nothing new, only the same old trouble. Here is a note from Mr. Tudor, the storekeeper."... Read Full Overview

Deacon Gridley had a small farm and farming was his chief occupation but he had a few thousand dollars laid away in stocks and bonds and being a thrifty man not to say mean he managed to save up nearly all the interest which he added to his original accumulation.

""Helping Himself Or Grant Thornton's Ambition"" is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. The story follows the journey of the protagonist, Grant Thornton, as he strives to achieve his ambitions and make a name for himself in the world. Grant is a hardworking and determined young... Read Full Overview

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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

Helping Himself or Grant Thornton's Ambition