Bøger af Horatio Alger

Bound to Rise Or, Up the Ladder is an inspirational story about how individual traits and efforts help one to succeed. It compares and contrasts two characters, their attitudes, efforts and consequently their success and failure. Bound to Rise is part of a series of rags to riches stories of boys working hard and achieving the American dream of wealth. The stories can be seen as tracing American cultural and social patterns. Horatio Alger, Jr. authored about seventy books. He was the son of a clergyman, graduated from Harvard. His stories are pure, inspiring and as endearing today as they were when first published.

""Rough and Ready or Life Among the New York Newsboys"" is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. that tells the story of a young boy named Ben Stanton who becomes a newsboy in New York City. The book follows Ben's struggles as he tries to make a living selling newspapers on the streets and his encounters with other newsboys, some of whom become his friends and others who become his enemies. Throughout the book, Ben learns valuable lessons about hard work, determination, and the importance of honesty and integrity. The novel provides a glimpse into the lives of working-class children in the late 19th century and highlights the challenges they faced in a rapidly changing urban environment. Alger's writing style is engaging and accessible, making this book an enjoyable read for both children and adults. Overall, ""Rough and Ready or Life Among the New York Newsboys"" is a classic coming-of-age story that offers insight into the social and economic realities of the time period.1869. Alger is the original rags-to-riches guy, often credited with inventing the strive-and-succeed spirit that inspired boys to work hard and advance themselves in order to achieve the American Dream. This theme resonates throughout his numerous writings. This is the fourth volume of his Ragged Dick Series. Alger writes in the Preface: Its second title, Life Among the New York Newsboys describes its character and purpose. While the young hero may be regarded as a favorable example of his class, the circumstances of his lot, aggravated by the persecutions of an intemperate parent, are unfortunately too common, as any one at all familiar with the history of the neglected street children in our cities will readily acknowledge. If Rough and Ready has more virtues and fewer faults than most of his class, his history will at least teach the valuable lesson that honesty and good principles are not incompatible even with the greatest social disadvantages, and will, it is hoped, serve as an incentive and stimulus to the young people who may read it. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

"John, saddle my horse, and bring him around to the door." The speaker was a boy of fifteen, handsomely dressed, and, to judge from his air and tone, a person of considerable consequence, in his own opinion, at least. The person addressed was employed in the stable of his father, Colonel Anthony Preston, and so inferior in social condition that Master Godfrey always addressed him in imperious tones. John looked up and answered, respectfully:

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Charlie Codman's Cruise: A Story for Boys (1866) is a book written by Horatio Alger Jr. The story follows the adventures of Charlie Codman, a young boy who sets out on a sailing trip with his uncle. Along the way, Charlie faces a number of challenges and obstacles, including storms, pirates, and a dangerous sea monster. Despite these challenges, Charlie remains determined to complete his journey and prove himself to his uncle. Throughout the book, readers will be taken on a thrilling and exciting journey filled with bravery, courage, and determination. This classic tale is a must-read for anyone who loves adventure stories and is sure to capture the imagination of readers of all ages.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.

Horatio Alger Jr. January 13, 1832 - July 18, 1899) was a prolific 19th-century American author, best known for his many young-adult fiction novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to lives of middle-class security and comfort through hard work, determination, courage, and honesty. His writings were characterized by the "rags to riches" narrative, which had a formative effect on America during the Gilded Age. Horatio Alger Jr. published about 100 poems and odes, most written by 1875. In 1853-54, he published short stories with Gleason's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion and The Flag of Our Nation. Other Gleason publications printed about 100 stories before he began writing for Student and Schoolmate. Alger had many publishers over the decades. His first was A. K. Loring of Boston, and when Loring declared bankruptcy in 1881, Porter & Coates became his second and Henry T. Coates and Company his third. Other publishers include G. W. Carleton, J. S. Oglivie, John Anderson who published the biographies, A. L. Burt, Frank Munsey, Penn Publishing, and Street & Smith. M. A. Donahue and the New York Book Company published inexpensive paperback reprints by the thousands. It is believed there were at least 60 publishers releasing Alger

Mark Mason's Victory: The Trials and Triumphs of a Telegraph Boy is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. and first published in 1899. The story follows the adventures of Mark Mason, a young telegraph boy who faces numerous challenges as he strives to succeed in his job and make a better life for himself. Mark is determined and hardworking, but he must contend with poverty, prejudice, and the dangers of the city streets. Despite these obstacles, Mark perseveres and ultimately achieves success, earning the admiration and respect of those around him. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about the importance of honesty, integrity, and perseverance. The novel is a classic example of the ""rags to riches"" genre, and is a timeless tale of determination and triumph in the face of adversity.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.

Horatio Alger Jr. (1832 - 1899) was a prolific 19th-century American writer, best known for his many young adult novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to lives of middle-class security and comfort through hard work, determination, courage, and honesty. His writings were characterized by the "rags-to-riches" narrative, which had a formative effect on America during the Gilded Age. All of Alger's juvenile novels share essentially the same theme, known as the "Horatio Alger myth": a teenage boy works hard to escape poverty. Often it is not hard work that rescues the boy from his fate but rather some extraordinary act of bravery or honesty. The boy might return a large sum of lost money or rescue someone from an overturned carriage. This brings the boy-and his plight-to the attention of a wealthy individual. In this book: The Disagreeable Woman Rupert's ambition Ragged Dick Adrift in New York

Ernest Ray is a young boy who sets out to reclaim the inheritance that was unjustly with held from his father and given to a cousin. He must fight bank robbers and befriends Indians during his adventure. Horatio Alger, Jr. authored about seventy books. He was the son of a clergyman, graduated from Harvard. His stories are pure, inspiring and as endearing today as they were when first published.

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Horatio Alger Jr. January 13, 1832 - July 18, 1899) was a prolific 19th-century American author, best known for his many young-adult fiction novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to lives of middle-class security and comfort through hard work, determination, courage, and honesty. His writings were characterized by the "rags to riches" narrative, which had a formative effect on America during the Gilded Age. Horatio Alger Jr. published about 100 poems and odes, most written by 1875. In 1853-54, he published short stories with Gleason's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion and The Flag of Our Nation. Other Gleason publications printed about 100 stories before he began writing for Student and Schoolmate. Alger had many publishers over the decades. His first was A. K. Loring of Boston, and when Loring declared bankruptcy in 1881, Porter & Coates became his second and Henry T. Coates and Company his third. Other publishers include G. W. Carleton, J. S. Oglivie, John Anderson who published the biographies, A. L. Burt, Frank Munsey, Penn Publishing, and Street & Smith. M. A. Donahue and the New York Book Company published inexpensive paperback reprints by the thousands. It is believed there were at least 60 publishers releasing Alger

Horatio Alger Jr. January 13, 1832 - July 18, 1899) was a prolific 19th-century American author, best known for his many young-adult novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to lives of middle-class security and comfort through hard work, determination, courage, and honesty. His writings were characterized by the "rags-to-riches" narrative, which had a formative effect on America during the Gilded Age. All of Alger's juvenile novels share essentially the same theme, known as the "Horatio Alger myth" a teenage boy works hard to escape poverty. Often it is not hard work that rescues the boy from his fate but rather some extraordinary act of bravery or honesty. The boy might return a large sum of lost money or rescue someone from an overturned carriage. This brings the boy-and his plight-to the attention of a wealthy individual. Alger secured his literary niche in 1868 with the publication of his fourth book, Ragged Dick, the story of a poor bootblack's rise to middle-class respectability. This novel was a huge success. His many books that followed were essentially variations on Ragged Dick and featured casts of stock characters: the valiant hard-working, honest youth, the noble mysterious stranger, the snobbish youth, and the evil, greedy squire. In the 1870s, Alger's fiction was growing stale. His publisher suggested he tour the American West for fresh material to incorporate into his fiction. Alger took a trip to California, but the trip had little effect on his writing: he remained mired in the tired theme of "poor boy makes good." The backdrops of these novels, however, became the American West rather than the urban environments of the northeastern United States.

The next morning Paul took his old place in front of the post office. He set down his basket in front, and, taking one of the packages in his hand, called out in a businesslike manner, as on the day before, "Here's your prize packages! Only five cents! Money prize in every package! Walk up, gentlemen, and try your luck!"

A coming of age tale by Horatio Alger. Alger wrote many book aimed at young men in an attempt to show them a brighter, better, more rewarding future. This is one of those books. Enjoy, and share this book with other young men.

Cast Upon The Breakers is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. that was first published in 1893. The story follows the life of a young man named Maurice Blake who is born into a wealthy family. Despite his privileged upbringing, Maurice is not content with his life and longs for adventure and excitement.When Maurice's father dies, he is left with a large inheritance and decides to use his newfound wealth to travel the world. However, his journey takes a turn for the worse when his ship is wrecked during a storm and he is cast upon the breakers.Maurice survives the shipwreck but finds himself stranded on a deserted island. He must use all of his wits and resourcefulness to survive in this harsh environment. Along the way, he meets a cast of interesting characters, including a shipwrecked sailor and a group of cannibals.As Maurice struggles to survive and find a way back to civilization, he learns important lessons about courage, perseverance, and the true meaning of wealth. Cast Upon The Breakers is a thrilling adventure story that is sure to captivate readers of all ages.A wonderful change came over Mike Flynn. Until he met Rodney he seemed quite destitute of ambition. The ragged and dirty suit which he wore as bootblack were the best he had. His face and hands generally bore the marks of his business, and as long as he made enough to buy three meals a day, two taken at the Lodging House, with something over for lodging, and an occasional visit to a cheap theater, he was satisfied.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.

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Julius The Street Boy: Or Out West is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. and published in 1900. The story follows the life of Julius, a young boy who grows up on the streets of New York City. Julius is an orphan and has to fend for himself, which he does by shining shoes and selling newspapers.One day, Julius meets a kind-hearted man named Mr. Adams, who takes him under his wing and offers him a job in his store. Julius is thrilled to have a steady income and a place to call home, but his happiness is short-lived when Mr. Adams passes away.With nowhere else to turn, Julius decides to head out west to start a new life. He meets a group of cowboys who take him in and teach him how to ride horses and herd cattle. Julius proves to be a hard worker and quickly earns the respect of his new friends.However, Julius soon finds himself in trouble when he is accused of stealing a valuable horse. He must prove his innocence and clear his name before he can continue his new life out west.Overall, Julius The Street Boy: Or Out West is a classic rags-to-riches tale that explores themes of perseverance, hard work, and the importance of friendship.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.

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In A New World: Or Among The Gold-Fields Of Australia (1893) is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the adventures of a young man named Mark Mason. Mark is a hardworking and ambitious individual who dreams of making it big in the world. When he hears about the gold rush in Australia, he decides to leave his hometown in America and travel to the land down under in search of fortune.The novel is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on Mark's journey to Australia and his experiences in the new world. He faces many challenges along the way, including harsh weather conditions and dangerous sea voyages. When he finally arrives in Australia, he finds himself in the middle of a bustling gold rush town. Mark quickly learns the ropes of gold mining and sets out to strike it rich.The second part of the novel is all about Mark's adventures in the goldfields. He faces many obstacles, including greedy and dishonest miners, but he perseveres and eventually strikes gold. Along the way, he makes many friends and even finds love.In A New World: Or Among The Gold-Fields Of Australia is a classic adventure story that captures the excitement and danger of the gold rush era. It is a tale of perseverance, hard work, and the rewards of following your dreams. Alger Jr. was a prolific writer of adventure stories for young adults, and this novel is a prime example of his work. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the gold rush or the adventure genre.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.

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Horatio Alger presents a vivid picture of village life in "A Fancy of Hers" (1892), which concerns the young and charming Miss Mabel Frost, who arrives in the New Hampshire town of Granville as the newly appointed schoolteacher-and who may not be what she seems.

Horatio Alger Jr. January 13, 1832 - July 18, 1899) was a prolific 19th-century American author, best known for his many young-adult novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to lives of middle-class security and comfort through hard work, determination, courage, and honesty. His writings were characterized by the "rags-to-riches" narrative, which had a formative effect on America during the Gilded Age. All of Alger's juvenile novels share essentially the same theme, known as the "Horatio Alger myth" a teenage boy works hard to escape poverty. Often it is not hard work that rescues the boy from his fate but rather some extraordinary act of bravery or honesty. The boy might return a large sum of lost money or rescue someone from an overturned carriage. This brings the boy-and his plight-to the attention of a wealthy individual. Alger secured his literary niche in 1868 with the publication of his fourth book, Ragged Dick, the story of a poor bootblack's rise to middle-class respectability. This novel was a huge success. His many books that followed were essentially variations on Ragged Dick and featured casts of stock characters: the valiant hard-working, honest youth, the noble mysterious stranger, the snobbish youth, and the evil, greedy squire. In the 1870s, Alger's fiction was growing stale. His publisher suggested he tour the American West for fresh material to incorporate into his fiction. Alger took a trip to California, but the trip had little effect on his writing: he remained mired in the tired theme of "poor boy makes good." The backdrops of these novels, however, became the American West rather than the urban environments of the northeastern United States.

If you've ever used the phrase "rags to riches," you owe that to Horatio Alger, Jr. (1832-1899), who popularized the idea through his fictional writings that also served as a theme for the way America viewed itself as a country. Alger's works about poor boys rising to better living conditions through hard work, determination, courage, honesty, and morals was popular with both adults and younger readers. Alger's writings happened to correspond with America's Gilded Age, a time of increasing prosperity in a nation rebuilding from the Civil War. His lifelong theme of rags to riches continued to gain popularity but has gradually lessened since the 1920s. Still, readers today often come across Ragged Dick and stories like it in school.

Horatio Alger Jr. ( January 13, 1832 - July 18, 1899) was a prolific 19th-century American writer, best known for his many young adult novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to lives of middle-class security and comfort through hard work, determination, courage, and honesty. His writings were characterized by the "rags-to-riches" narrative, which had a formative effect on America during the Gilded Age. All of Alger's juvenile novels share essentially the same theme, known as the "Horatio Alger myth" a teenage boy works hard to escape poverty. Often it is not hard work that rescues the boy from his fate but rather some extraordinary act of bravery or honesty. The boy might return a large sum of lost money or rescue someone from an overturned carriage. This brings the boy-and his plight-to the attention of a wealthy individual. Alger secured his literary niche in 1868 with the publication of his fourth book, Ragged Dick, the story of a poor bootblack's rise to middle-class respectability. This novel was a huge success. His many books that followed were essentially variations on Ragged Dick and featured casts of stock characters: the valiant hard-working, honest youth, the noble mysterious stranger, the snobbish youth, and the evil, greedy squire. In the 1870s, Alger's fiction was growing stale. His publisher suggested he tour the American West for fresh material to incorporate into his fiction. Alger took a trip to California, but the trip had little effect on his writing: he remained mired in the tired theme of "poor boy makes good." The backdrops of these novels, however, became the American West rather than the urban environments of the northeastern United States. In the last decades of the 19th century, Alger's moral tone coarsened with the change in boys' tastes. Sensational thrills were wanted by the public. The Protestant work ethic had loosened its grip on America, and violence, murder, and other sensational themes entered Alger's works. Public librarians questioned whether his books should be made available to the young. They were briefly successful, but interest in Alger's novels was renewed in the first decades of the 20th century, and they sold in the thousands. By the time he died in 1899, Alger had published around a hundred volumes. He is buried in Natick, Massachusetts. Since 1947, the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans has awarded scholarships and prizes to deserving individuals. Pen name: Carl Cantab Arthur Hamilton Caroline F. Preston Arthur Lee Putnam Julian Starr

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Helping Himself, or Grant Thornton's Ambition deals with the grit and determination of Grant, a 15 year old farmer's boy whose father is dead and in order to pay his minister father's debts, and to help his mother deal with their abject poverty young Grant postpones his college education to take a job as a Wall Street broker's clerk. The first step is to deal with the avaricious and greedy man who is keeping them from obtaining the meager amount due them and which will at least allow them to eat. Grant's wits, pluck and sheer determination are tested time and time again and each time he rises to the occasion. Read of his struggle to feed his mother and himself and then to rise in the world despite great odds. I can say with great confidence that in the end, he might succeed!

"Sit up to the table, children, breakfast's ready." The speaker was a woman of middle age, not good-looking in the ordinary acceptation of the term, but nevertheless she looked good. She was dressed with extreme plainness, in a cheap calico; but though cheap, the dress was neat. The children she addressed were six in number, varying in age from twelve to four. The oldest, Harry, the hero of the present story, was a broad-shouldered, sturdy boy, with a frank, open face, resolute, though good-natured.

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Tom Temple's Career is a novel written by Horatio Alger, Jr., an American author known for his stories of young boys who rise from poverty to success through hard work and determination. The book follows the story of Tom Temple, a young man who comes from a poor family and dreams of making a name for himself in the business world. With the help of a wealthy benefactor, Tom is able to attend college and learn the skills he needs to succeed in business. Along the way, he faces challenges and setbacks, but he perseveres and eventually becomes a successful businessman. The novel explores themes of perseverance, hard work, and the American Dream, and is a classic example of the rags-to-riches story that has become synonymous with Horatio Alger's writing.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.