Ragged Dick - Alger Jr., Horatio
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Ragged Dick, by Alger Jr., Horatio - Akasha Classics, AkashaPublishing.Com - Join Horatio Alger for one of his original 'rags-to-riches' stories which have been captivating readers since they first appeared in print. Ragged Dick is a street urchin in lower Manhattan, shining shoes for a living. He hasn't had many breaks in his young life, but he is determined not to let that stand in his way. His street smarts, decency, and drive serve him through a series of adventures - defeating con artists, standing up to bullies, coming to the aid of others in need - which enable him to better himself.…mehr

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Ragged Dick, by Alger Jr., Horatio - Akasha Classics, AkashaPublishing.Com - Join Horatio Alger for one of his original 'rags-to-riches' stories which have been captivating readers since they first appeared in print. Ragged Dick is a street urchin in lower Manhattan, shining shoes for a living. He hasn't had many breaks in his young life, but he is determined not to let that stand in his way. His street smarts, decency, and drive serve him through a series of adventures - defeating con artists, standing up to bullies, coming to the aid of others in need - which enable him to better himself. Will he achieve his dream of becoming a gentleman? Fun for children and adults alike, Ragged Dick is an adventure story with heart.
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Horatio Alger Jr. (1832 - 1899) was an American writer and author of young adult novels. His main characters were impoverished boys who rose from humble backgrounds to lives of middle-class prosperity through good works. His main themes were dictated by protestant views;therefore, the chief virtues of his characters are hard work, honesty, altruism. Typically, a protagonistshowcases these traits by performing an honorable deed, like saving someone's life or returning lost money. This drives the attention of a wealthy individual that decides to change the protagonist's life for the better. These works were a massive success among middle-class boys in America of the 19th century. Although Alger knew he wasn't creating literary masterpieces, he was happy his books inspire young adults to live better lives according to moral merits.