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Strong and Steady: Or, Paddle Your Own Canoe is the 1871 novel by the famous author Horatio Alger. Horatio Alger Jr. was a prolific 19th-century American writer, best known for his many young adult novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to lives... Read Full Overview

The protagonists in Horatio Alger stories are often, if one may play on a metaphor, up a creek without a paddle. In this celebrated Alger novel, the young hero is comfortably ensconced at the Essex Classical Institute until misfortune makes his expensive education impossible... Read Full Overview

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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

Horatio Alger's classic tale of a young boy overcoming adversity is a timeless story of hope and determination. This is a must-read for anyone looking to find inspiration in the face of hardship.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important,... Read Full Overview

Horatio Alger's classic tale of a young boy overcoming adversity is a timeless story of hope and determination. This is a must-read for anyone looking to find inspiration in the face of hardship.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important,... Read Full Overview

"Strong and Steady: Or, Paddle Your Own Canoe" by Jr. Horatio Alger embodies the timeless genre of American literature with its classic rags-to-riches tale. Alger, renowned for his narratives of coming-of-age and self-reliance, crafts a compelling story that underscores the importance... Read Full Overview