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Horatio Alger, Jr. is known for his influential boys' books, which gained immense popularity in the late 19th century. Born in Massachusetts and a Harvard graduate, he briefly served as a Unitarian minister before leaving the clergy due to scandal. Moving to New York City, he established his writing career, with "Ragged Dick" marking a significant success in 1868. Alger's works often reflect themes of perseverance and the American dream, resonating with young readers of his time and beyond.
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Wait and Hope, Horatio Alger
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- 2022
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- Title
- Wait and Hope
- Subtitle
- or, A Plucky Boy's Luck
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Horatio Alger
- Publisher
- Blurb
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 186
- ISBN13
- 9798210481399
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction
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- Horatio Alger, Jr. is known for his influential boys' books, which gained immense popularity in the late 19th century. Born in Massachusetts and a Harvard graduate, he briefly served as a Unitarian minister before leaving the clergy due to scandal. Moving to New York City, he established his writing career, with "Ragged Dick" marking a significant success in 1868. Alger's works often reflect themes of perseverance and the American dream, resonating with young readers of his time and beyond.