Adrift in New York

by Horatio Alger Jr. and Jr. Alger, Horatio

Book Overview

If you've ever used the phrase "rags to riches," you owe that to Horatio Alger, Jr. (1832-1899), who popularized the idea through his fictional writings that also served as a theme for the way America viewed itself as a country. Alger's works about poor boys rising to better living conditions through hard work, determination, courage, honesty, and morals was popular with both adults and younger readers. Alger's writings happened to correspond with...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1502496984
• ISBN13: 9781502496980
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"