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The life of Horatio Alger, Jr. is marked by his prolific writing career, particularly in the genre of boys' literature, which gained immense popularity. Born in Massachusetts and educated at Harvard, he briefly served as a Unitarian minister until scandal led to his departure from the clergy. Relocating to New York City, he established himself as a writer, achieving significant success with his fourth boys' book, Ragged Dick, in 1868. Alger's works often embody themes of perseverance and the American Dream, resonating with young readers of his time.
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Ben's Nugget, Horatio Alger
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- 2022
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- Title
- Ben's Nugget
- Subtitle
- or, A Boy's Search For Fortune
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Horatio Alger
- Publisher
- Blurb
- Publisher
- 2022
- Pages
- 174
- ISBN13
- 9798210397638
- Category
- Fiction
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- The life of Horatio Alger, Jr. is marked by his prolific writing career, particularly in the genre of boys' literature, which gained immense popularity. Born in Massachusetts and educated at Harvard, he briefly served as a Unitarian minister until scandal led to his departure from the clergy. Relocating to New York City, he established himself as a writer, achieving significant success with his fourth boys' book, Ragged Dick, in 1868. Alger's works often embody themes of perseverance and the American Dream, resonating with young readers of his time.