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Stories are laden with the prices and values of the early 1900s, rather corny. Alger secured his literary niche in 1868 with the publication of his fourth book, ragged dick, the story of a poor bootblacks rise to middleclass respectability. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Lot of 28 antique horatio alger hardcover books ny co. Michael shannon and the colorado scholars are recognized by the association for their remarkable achievements in the face of adversity and their commitment to higher education. Ragged dick 1867 horatio alger the new york city of the mid19th century was an awful place for many of its inhabitants. Up for bidsale is a large lot of 28 antique horatio alger jr. Horatio alger wrote a series of dime novels that often features a poor boy who achieves success in the world. Horatio alger association honoring perseverance, integrity. Books modern first editions a list of alger first editions published after 1960, with cover images and points. Horatio alger 1832 1899 was one of the most influential american authors of the 19th century, who wrote adrift in new york. Similar books to the collected works of horatio alger. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
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I have 19 books writtem by horatio alger series for boys. Few people have done more in literature to promote the idea of the american dream. Alger secured his literary recognition in 1868 with the publication of his fourth book, ragged dick, the story of a poor bootblacks rise to middleclass respectability. Even though america has one of the worst records of social mobility and inequality in the developed world, many in america continue to believe that america is some sort of economic magic kingdom where you can be what you want to be. His parents were horatio alger, a unitarian clergyman, and his wife olive augusta fenno alger. Horatio alger association honors denver businessman michael. List of books and articles about horatio alger online. This title andy grants pluck is not listed in the ads for alger books at the back of the book. The author, a late nineteenth century writer, is worried with social values and directing boys into a nourishing and good life. Areas such as five points setting for the movie gangs of new york were dangerous and filthy, filled with abandoned or neglected children. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on us. It is generally accepted that horatio alger collaborated with his cousin, william rounseville alger for whom the book is exclusively credited, with horatio writing the biographical chapters and william writing about the psychological and historic aspects of the theater.
In addition, a book may have the binding of a first edition, but may be missing important points inside. Horatio alger association of distinguished americans, inc ensuring the american dream. Bryan burrough, author of barbarians at the gate, and former wall street journal reporter, said that the conversation, which was described verbatim in the book, and the decision made, was, perhaps, the single most ethical and moral decision that he had seen made by people in business. The horatio alger association of distinguished americans is a nonprofit organization based in alexandria, virginia, that was founded in 1947 to honor the achievements of outstanding americans who have succeeded in spite of adversity and to emphasize the importance of higher education. Cast upon the breakers by alger, horatio and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In the summer of 1881, after james garfield was assassinated, alger dropped everything, working night and day for three weeks to write a life of the slain president, the first quickie biography in american history. Horatio alger association of distinguished americans. They were my fathers who was born in 1898 so most fo these books were given to him through the early 1900. Horatio alger shaped the american character in his tales of a young boy who works his way from the streets of the rough city to a respectable young man.
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