| Author: | Horatio Alger, Jr. | ISBN: | 1230003306109 |
| Publisher: | Reading Bear Publications | Publication: | July 3, 2019 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Horatio Alger, Jr. |
| ISBN: | 1230003306109 |
| Publisher: | Reading Bear Publications |
| Publication: | July 3, 2019 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
These four novels make up one of Horatio Alger’s most popular series -- Brave and Bold. Written right around the turn of the 20th century, they make a strong statement about how American capitalism was originally envisioned and adopted -- work hard, overcome life’s obstacles, and succeed. In each case, that’s what the young heros of the books did. In today’s world of cynicism, deceit and distrust, the series reinstill in us what many of us are missing -- hope.
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Brave and Bold features Robert Rushton, a poor but honest, forthright and resolute young man. His father has, apparently, drowned at sea and, unbeknownst to Robert or his mother, has deposited a fortune—$5,000—with a ne'er-do-well factory superintendent, and father of a snobbish son—a thorn in Robert's side, who causes Robert to be fired from his factory job.
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Jack's Ward tells the story of an impoverished family discovers a child on their doorstep and undertakes to raise the infant. Set in New York City, it is full to the brim of adventure, kidnapping, phony medicine and heroic action.
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Gilbert Greyson is rich. He is finishing boarding school, readying himself for college, and his future looks bright. His father willed him $75,000. But his dishonest guardian swindles Gilbert out of his inheritance and in short order, he finds himself broke and on the street! Gilbert is not afraid of hard work, and even after being unfairly fired from a job, he buckles down and starts "Shifting for Himself."
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In Wait and Hope, fourteen-year-old Ben Bradford, an orphan raised by his aunt and late uncle, has been fired from work at the mill. Ben does not despair, despite the effect the loss of his wages will have on his small household. Instead, he says only that he is certain something good will come to him: "Wait and Hope -- that's my motto" (John A. Geck [Author]).
Horatio Alger, Jr. (January 13, 1832 – July 18, 1899) was a prolific 19th-century American author, best known for his many formulaic juvenile novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to lives of middle-class security and comfort through hard work, determination, courage, and honesty. His writings were characterized by the "rags-to-riches" narrative, which had a formative effect on America during the Gilded Age.
These four novels make up one of Horatio Alger’s most popular series -- Brave and Bold. Written right around the turn of the 20th century, they make a strong statement about how American capitalism was originally envisioned and adopted -- work hard, overcome life’s obstacles, and succeed. In each case, that’s what the young heros of the books did. In today’s world of cynicism, deceit and distrust, the series reinstill in us what many of us are missing -- hope.
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Brave and Bold features Robert Rushton, a poor but honest, forthright and resolute young man. His father has, apparently, drowned at sea and, unbeknownst to Robert or his mother, has deposited a fortune—$5,000—with a ne'er-do-well factory superintendent, and father of a snobbish son—a thorn in Robert's side, who causes Robert to be fired from his factory job.
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Jack's Ward tells the story of an impoverished family discovers a child on their doorstep and undertakes to raise the infant. Set in New York City, it is full to the brim of adventure, kidnapping, phony medicine and heroic action.
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Gilbert Greyson is rich. He is finishing boarding school, readying himself for college, and his future looks bright. His father willed him $75,000. But his dishonest guardian swindles Gilbert out of his inheritance and in short order, he finds himself broke and on the street! Gilbert is not afraid of hard work, and even after being unfairly fired from a job, he buckles down and starts "Shifting for Himself."
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In Wait and Hope, fourteen-year-old Ben Bradford, an orphan raised by his aunt and late uncle, has been fired from work at the mill. Ben does not despair, despite the effect the loss of his wages will have on his small household. Instead, he says only that he is certain something good will come to him: "Wait and Hope -- that's my motto" (John A. Geck [Author]).
Horatio Alger, Jr. (January 13, 1832 – July 18, 1899) was a prolific 19th-century American author, best known for his many formulaic juvenile novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to lives of middle-class security and comfort through hard work, determination, courage, and honesty. His writings were characterized by the "rags-to-riches" narrative, which had a formative effect on America during the Gilded Age.
