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"I am sorry to part with you, Harry," said Professor Henderson. "You have been a very satisfactory and efficient assistant, and I shall miss you.""Thank you, sir," said Harry. "I have tried to be faithful to your interests.""You have been so," said the Professor emphatically... Read Full Overview

"Risen from the Ranks" is the second installation in the story of Harry Walton. In this edition, readers learn of how he made good the promise of his boyhood.Horatio Alger was once crowned "America's bestselling author of all time." His works are back and they read like never... Read Full Overview

"Risen from the Ranks; or, Harry Walton's Success" by Horatio Alger, Jr., is a classic example of 19th-century juvenile fiction exploring themes of ambition and upward mobility. This meticulously prepared edition presents a timeless "rags to riches" narrative set against the... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

Risen from The Ranks, or, Harry Walton's Success

Notion Press proudly brings to you timeless classics from ancient texts to popular modern classics. This carefully chosen collection of books is a celebration of literature, our tribute to the pioneers, the legends and the giants of the literary world. Apart from being the voice... Read Full Overview

Another tale of success against the odds by the master of the genre, Horatio Alger Jr. Follow young Harry Walton as he rises from poverty to wealth and respectability through a combination of hard work, honesty, and perseverance.

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Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.

"Risen from the Ranks" is an enthralling novel written by Horatio Alger, a celebrated 19th-century American author renowned for his uplifting and inspirational stories. This book follows the journey of Paul Prescott and a young and hardworking farm boy with dreams of a brighter... Read Full Overview

Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.