Jed, The Poorhouse Boy (1899)

Jed, The Poorhouse Boy is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. and published in 1899. The story follows the life of Jed, a young boy who is abandoned by his mother and left to live in a poorhouse. Despite his difficult circumstances, Jed remains hopeful and determined to make a better life for himself. He eventually escapes from the poorhouse and sets out on a journey to find his father, who he believes will help him achieve his dreams. Along the way, Jed encounters many challenges and obstacles, but he perseveres and eventually finds success. The novel explores themes of perseverance, determination, and the importance of having a positive attitude in the face of adversity. It is a classic rags-to-riches story that has inspired generations of readers.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.