Bøger af Horatio Alger

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. By the time he died in 1899, Alger had published around a hundred volumes. Scholar John Geck observes that Alger's themes have been transformed in modern America from their original meanings into a male Cinderella myth and are an Americanization of the traditional Jack tales. Each story has its clever hero, its "fairy godmother", and obstacles and hindrances to the hero's rise. "However", he writes, "the true Americanization of this fairy tale occurs in its subversion of this claiming of nobility; rather, the Alger hero achieves the American Dream in its nascent form, he gains a position of middle-class respectability that promises to lead wherever his motivation may take him". The reader may speculate what Cinderella achieved as Queen and what an Alger hero attained once his middle-class status was stabilized, and "[i]t is this commonality that xes Horatio Alger rmly in the ranks of modern adaptors of the Cinderella myth".This classic title has been published by RADLEY BOOKS. Each RADLEY CLASSIC is a meticulously restored, luxurious and faithful reproduction of a classic book; produced with elegant text layout, clarity of presentation, and stylistic features that make reading a true pleasure. Special attention is given to legible fonts and adequate letter sizing, correct line length for readability, generous margins and triple lead (lavish line separation); plus we do not allow any mistakes/changes/additions to creep into the author's words.Visit RADLEY BOOKS at www.radleybooks.com (or search RADLEY CLASSIC on Amazon) to see more classic book titles in this series.

The Errand Boy; or, Hpw Phil Brent Won Success

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Richard Burton, a ranch owner in Iowa on the Missouri River, is in debt to miser Aaron Wolverton, and makes the semi-annual interest payment on his mortgage. Aaron hates Richard because his wife, Mary Burton, took Richard's proposal above his own. He hates the hero Bob, Richard's son, because Bob has actively and physically defended Aaron's ward and nephew, Sam, from his unjust guardianship. On the way home from this trip, Richard stops and drinks whiskey with friends. Unaccustomed to drinking, he becomes drunk and is unable to control his ill-tempered horse.

Originally published in 1897, Mark the Match Boy; or Richard Hunter's Ward is one of Alger's formulaic juvenile novels, which are best remembered for the "rags-to-riches" theme they championed. In such stories, poor city boys rose in social status by working hard and being honest. In Mark the Match Boy; or Richard Hunter's Ward, Richard Hunter, now a successful and respectable New York businessman, becomes the patron of a poor runaway boy and starts him on the ladder of success.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1887 Edition.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1896 Edition.

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Risen from The Ranks, or, Harry Walton's Success

Frank Hunter's Peril is a thrilling adventure novel written by Horatio Alger, Jr. The story follows the young protagonist, Frank Hunter, as he navigates through various challenges and dangerous situations in order to save his family's estate from being taken over by a greedy relative. Along the way, Frank must confront treacherous enemies, overcome personal obstacles, and rely on his own wit and determination to succeed. Set in the late 19th century, the novel is a classic example of the adventure genre and showcases Alger's signature themes of hard work, perseverance, and moral integrity. With vivid descriptions of the American wilderness, heart-pumping action sequences, and a cast of memorable characters, Frank Hunter's Peril is a timeless tale of courage and survival that will captivate 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.

The Young Adventurer or Tom's Trip Across The Plains

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This Is A New Release Of The Original 1903 Edition.

""Risen From The Ranks: Or Harry Walton�������s Success"" is a classic American novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. and first published in 1900. The story follows the life of Harry Walton, a young boy who is determined to rise above his humble origins and achieve success. Harry faces numerous challenges and obstacles on his journey, including poverty, discrimination, and the loss of his father. Despite these setbacks, Harry remains steadfast in his determination to succeed and ultimately becomes a successful businessman. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about hard work, perseverance, and the importance of treating others with kindness and respect. This novel is a timeless tale of the American dream and the power of determination and self-belief to overcome 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), began his writing career by publishing in local newspapers. He turned professional in 1849, when a Boston magazine, the Pictorial National Library purchased a poem and two essays. Alger wrote four adult novels, and one adult novella, but he gained notoriety when his friendship with 'William Taylor Adams', a boys' author, changed Horatio's interest to writing for the juvenile market. Andy Gordon, or the Fortune's of a Young Janitor is one of Horatio Alger's 'formulaic rags-to-riches' written books for boys. It is a simple tale, yet has many twists and turns. As a janitor at the school which he attends, Andrew Gordon works hard to help support his widowed mother, and studies diligently to improve their lot. A classmate's lies, a scheming neighbor, thieves in the night, and a shiftless boss, add to Andy's difficulties. With the aid of two elderly women, a generous, kind uncle, and Andy's own intelligence and honesty, our hero manages to rise above his poor circumstances and help his widowed mother to move up in the world.