

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original...





The young Horatio Alger heroes often sold newspapers or delivered telegrams, a reminder of how technology has moved on. Alger's tales created youthful heroes whose persistence and pluck triumphed over enormous odds, often having to educate themselves by a flickering candle and...


The Tin box and what it contained. This book, "The Tin box", by Horatio Alger, is a replication of a book originally published before 1912. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible.


Horatio Alger, Jr. (January 13, 1832 - July 18, 1899) was an American writer. He wrote magazine stories and poems, a few novels for adults, and 100 plus boys' books. His boys' books were hugely popular. Alger was born in Massachusetts, and attended Harvard College. He became...


"Have you finished breakfast already, Harry?" asked Mrs. Gilbert, as Harry rose hurriedly from the table and reached for his hat, which hung on a nail especially appropriated to it."Yes, mother. I don't want to be late for the store. Saturday is always a busy day.""It is a long...


The Tin Box and What It Contained by Horatio Alger is a compelling story set in the late 19th century that explores the struggles of a young boy, Harry Gilbert, as he faces the challenges of poverty and class division. Harry works diligently to support his widowed mother after...

"The Tin Box and What it Contained" by Horatio Alger

"The Tin Box and What it Contained" by Horatio Alger