Jack's Ward

Jack's Ward: Or The Boy Guardian is a novel written by Horatio Alger and published in 1875. The story follows the life of Jack, an orphan boy who is taken in by his wealthy uncle after the death of his parents. However, Jack's uncle is not a kind man and treats him poorly, forcing Jack to run away and fend for himself on the streets of New York City.As Jack struggles to survive, he meets a kind-hearted lawyer named Mr. Tarbox who takes him under his wing and becomes his legal guardian. Under Mr. Tarbox's guidance, Jack receives an education and learns valuable life skills that help him succeed in the world.Throughout the novel, Jack faces many challenges and obstacles, including dangerous street gangs and unscrupulous businessmen. However, with the help of his guardian and his own determination, Jack is able to overcome these challenges and achieve success.Overall, Jack's Ward: Or The Boy Guardian is a heartwarming story of perseverance, kindness, and the power of education to transform lives. It is a classic example of Horatio Alger's popular ""rags-to-riches"" genre of literature, which was popular in the late 19th century.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.