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A classic rags-to-riches tale by Horatio Alger, one of the most popular and influential American authors of the 19th century. This novel follows the adventures of a young boy who rises from poverty and hardship to achieve success and fortune through hard work, perseverance,... Read Full Overview

Jed, The Poorhouse Boy is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. and published in 1899. The story follows the life of Jed, a young boy who is abandoned by his mother and forced to live in a poorhouse. Despite the harsh conditions and mistreatment he faces, Jed remains determined... Read Full Overview

Jed, The Poorhouse Boy is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. in 1899. The story follows the life of Jed, a young boy who is orphaned and sent to live in a poorhouse. Despite the harsh conditions and the abuse he suffers at the hands of the overseer, Jed remains determined to... Read Full Overview

Jed, The Poorhouse Boy is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. and published in 1899. The story follows the life of Jed, a young boy who is abandoned by his mother and left to live in a poorhouse. Despite his difficult circumstances, Jed remains hopeful and determined to make... Read Full Overview

An orphan boy runs away from the cruel master of the Scranton Poorhouse for a life as an actor in a traveling theater company. Aka: Alone in New York, From Poverty to Title.

An orphan boy runs away from the cruel master of the Scranton Poorhouse for a life as an actor in a traveling theater company. Aka: Alone in New York, From Poverty to Title.

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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A classic rags-to-riches tale by Horatio Alger, one of the most popular and influential American authors of the 19th century. This novel follows the adventures of a young boy who rises from poverty and hardship to achieve success and fortune through hard work, perseverance,... Read Full Overview