Five Hundred Dollars

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 jobs and eventually becomes a successful businessman. However, his success is short-lived as he is framed for a crime he did not commit and is forced to flee the city. Mark eventually finds himself in a small town where he meets a young woman named Ruth. The two fall in love and Mark is able to clear his name with the help of Ruth's father. The novel explores themes of perseverance, hard work, and the importance of honesty and integrity. Alger's writing style is simple and straightforward, making it accessible to readers of all ages. Five Hundred Dollars is a classic rags-to-riches story that continues to inspire readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.