Horatio Alger, Jr.January 13, 1832 - July 18, 1899.
Horatio Alger, Jr. contributed to American culture through his 135 "dime novels" These stories showed impovrished boys achieving success through determination, hard work, and compassion.
He was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts to a stern Unitarian minister.
Admitted to Harvard, he studied poetry under Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, then studied for the ministry.
He resigned from the ministry after a personal scandal, which he spent the remainder of his life repenting.
Moving to New York, Alger began writing his uplifting stories, giving most of his proceeds to homeless boys.
When he died, his stories were found in almost every home and library in America.
Today, the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans awards over $8.5 million in scholarships to specially challenged young people.
THE YOUNG EXPLORER OR CLAIMING HIS FORTUNE
By: Horatio Alger
Table of Contents
I. Ben's Inheritance
II. Deacon Pitkin's Offer
III. Sam Sturgis' New Idea
IV. A Brilliant Chance
V. In Search of a Place
VI. Mr. Fitch, The Senior Partner
VII. Ben's Dinner Guest
VIII. A Strange Acquaintance
IX. At the Astor House
X. Ben Receives a Call
XI. Miss Sinclair's Stratagem
XII. In San Francisco
XIII. Preliminary Arrangements
XIV. The Canon Hotel
XV. A Polite Hostess
XVI. A New Acquaintance
XVII. A Tight Place
XVIII. An Evening Call
XIX. Ben's Midnight Excursion
XX. A Thief's Disappointment
XXI. Ben's Savings-Bank
XXII. The Arrival at Murphy's
XXIII. Among the Sierras
XXIV. Beaten at His Own Game
XXV. The Horse-Thieves
XXVI. What Next?
XXVII Ki Sing
XXVIII. The Duel of the Miners
XXIX. Chinese Cheap Labor
XXX. A Midnight Visit
XXXI. On the Mountain Path
XXXII. The Mountain Cabin