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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

Notion Press proudly brings to you timeless classics from ancient texts to popular modern classics. This carefully chosen collection of books is a celebration of literature, our tribute to the pioneers, the legends and the giants of the literary world. Apart from being the voice... 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.

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"Get out of the way, boy, or I'll ride over you!" "Wait a second, please, until I haul in this fish. He's such a beauty I don't wish to lose him." "Do you suppose I'm going to bother with your fish? Get out of the way, I say!" And the man, who sat astride of a coal-black horse,... Read Full Overview

Young Captain Jack or The Son of A Soldier

Raised by an aristocratic Southern family, young Jack is surprised when a Confederate Army surgeon claims him for his missing son. A Stratemeyer Completion.

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Young Captain Jack: Or The Son Of A Soldier is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. and published in 1901. The story follows the life of Jack Sheldon, the son of a soldier who died in battle. Jack's mother works hard to support him, but he dreams of following in his father's... Read Full Overview

Young Captain Jack follows the journey of Jack, a brave young boy determined to rise above his humble beginnings. As the son of a soldier, Jack is imbued with a sense of duty and courage. Set against the backdrop of military conflict, the story highlights... Read Full Overview

"Young Captain Jack" from Horatio Alger Jr.. Prolific 19th-century American author (1832-1899).

"Young Captain Jack" from Edward Stratemeyer. American publisher and writer of children's fiction (1862-1930).

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