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Horatio Alger, Jr. ( January 13, 1832 - July 18, 1899) was a prolific 19th-century American author, best known for his many juvenile novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to lives of middle-class security and comfort through hard work, determination,... Read Full Overview

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Sink or Swim; or, Harry Raymond's Resolve, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern... Read Full Overview

"Sink or Swim; or, Harry Raymond's Resolve" by Horatio Alger is a compelling 19th-century boys' story exploring themes of social mobility, self-reliance, and perseverance. This classic of juvenile fiction follows a young protagonist navigating the challenges of his world... Read Full Overview

"Sink or Swim; or, Harry Raymond's Resolve" is a classic tale of ambition, morality, and self-reliance by the celebrated author Horatio Alger. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century America, the story follows young Harry Raymond as he navigates the challenges of a rapidly... Read Full Overview

Sink or Swim: Or Harry Raymond's Resolve is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. and first published in 1870. The story follows the life of Harry Raymond, a young man who is left orphaned and penniless after his father's death. Harry is determined to make something of himself... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview