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The life of Horatio Alger, Jr. is marked by his transition from a Unitarian minister to a prolific writer of boys' literature after a scandal ended his clerical career. Born in Massachusetts and educated at Harvard, he gained fame with his popular stories that often featured themes of hard work and success. His most notable work, "Ragged Dick," published in 1868, solidified his status in the literary world and contributed to his legacy as a significant figure in American children's literature.
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Rupert's Ambition, Horatio Alger
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- 2022
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- Title
- Rupert's Ambition
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Horatio Alger
- Publisher
- Blurb
- Released
- 2022
- Pages
- 226
- ISBN13
- 9798211807891
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The life of Horatio Alger, Jr. is marked by his transition from a Unitarian minister to a prolific writer of boys' literature after a scandal ended his clerical career. Born in Massachusetts and educated at Harvard, he gained fame with his popular stories that often featured themes of hard work and success. His most notable work, "Ragged Dick," published in 1868, solidified his status in the literary world and contributed to his legacy as a significant figure in American children's literature.