






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...

This satirical novel takes aim at the upper echelons of New York society in the late 19th century. The protagonist, a young man named Arthur, finds himself bored and disillusioned with the frivolity of high society, and sets out to make a name for himself. This work...

This satirical novel takes aim at the upper echelons of New York society in the late 19th century. The protagonist, a young man named Arthur, finds himself bored and disillusioned with the frivolity of high society, and sets out to make a name for himself. This work...
