Facing the World
Book Description
Horatio Alger wrote 135 dime novels in the latter part of the 19th century. His stories were rags to riches stories illustrating how down-and-out boys might be able to achieve the American Dream. Alger's stories empathize the need for hard work and honesty as a way to get ahead. Alger describes young men in the city trying to get a head as newsboys, match boys, peddlers, street musicians, and ma... More
Book Information
Publisher | Book Jungle |
Binding | Paperback (42 editions) |
Reading Level | All Ages |
# of Pages | 100 |
ISBN-10 | 1438533160 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1438533162 |
Publication Date | 12/31/2009 |
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