In 'The Young Adventurer; or, Tom's Trip Across the Plains' by Jr. Horatio Alger, readers are taken on a thrilling journey alongside a young protagonist named Tom as he embarks on a daring trip across...

Horatio Alger Jr. 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...

Horatio Alger Jr. 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...

In deference to the expressed wishes of some of his young friends, the author has essayed a story of the sea, and now presents "Charlie Codman's Cruise," as the third volume of the Campaign Series. It...

Jed, Mr. and Mrs. Fogson, The Scranton Poorhouse, An Exciting Contest, Jed Secures an Ally, Mr. Fogson Makes up His Mind, Fogson's Mistake, Mr. Fogson is Astonished, Jed Leaves the Poorhouse,...

Not many minutes walk from Broadway, situated on one of the cross streets intersecting the great thoroughfare, is a large building not especially inviting in its aspect, used as a lodging and boarding-house....

When, three years since, the author published "Ragged Dick," he was far from anticipating the flattering welcome it would receive, or the degree of interest which would be excited by his pictures of street...

"I wish I could send you to college, Guy," said Mr. Fenwick, as they sat in the library, reading by the soft light of a student lamp. The speaker was the Rev. Mr. Fenwick, the pastor of a church in Bayport,...

In 'From Farm Boy to Senator' by Jr. Horatio Alger, readers are taken on a captivating journey following the trials and triumphs of a young farm boy as he navigates his way through the world of politics....

Horatio Alger Jr.'s 'Grand'ther Baldwin's Thanksgiving, with Other Ballads and Poems' is a charming collection of poems and ballads that exudes warmth and nostalgia. Written in a simple and accessible...

In 'Bertha's Christmas Vision: An Autumn Sheaf' by Jr. Horatio Alger, the reader is transported to a vivid and heartwarming tale set during the holiday season. Alger's literary style is characterized...

In Jr. Horatio Alger's novel 'Adrift in New York: Tom and Florence Braving the World,' readers are immersed in a captivating tale of two young individuals navigating the challenges of urban life in New...

In 'Five Hundred Dollars; or, Jacob Marlowe's Secret' by Jr. Horatio Alger, readers are taken on a journey through the challenges faced by the protagonist, Jacob Marlowe, as he strives to uncover a life-changing...

In 'The Erie Train Boy' by Jr. Horatio Alger, readers are taken on a thrilling journey through the life of a young boy named Will Ford. This coming-of-age novel follows Will as he faces various challenges...

In 'The Young Musician; Or, Fighting His Way' by Jr. Horatio Alger, readers are immersed in a gripping tale of a young protagonist determined to overcome obstacles through his musical talents. Alger's...

In 'Nothing to Eat', a compelling anthology that artistically converges on the theme of scarcity and survival, readers are treated to an exquisite array of literary styles. The collection astutely encompasses...