Author: Horatio Alger
Publisher: Blurb
ISBN: 9781006887857
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Horatio Alger, Jr. (January 13, 1832 - July 18, 1899) was an American writer. He wrote magazine stories and poems, a few novels for adults, and 100 plus boys' books. His boys' books were hugely popular. Alger was born in Massachusetts, and attended Harvard College. He became a Unitarian minister, but his career as a clergyman was brief. It ended when his congregation charged him with child molestation. Criminal charges were not placed against him, but his career in the church was finished. He moved to New York City to become a professional writer. In 1868, Alger found his place in the literary world with his fourth boys' book, Ragged Dick.
Robert Coverdale's Struggle (Esprios Classics)
Author: Horatio Alger
Publisher: Blurb
ISBN: 9781006887857
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Horatio Alger, Jr. (January 13, 1832 - July 18, 1899) was an American writer. He wrote magazine stories and poems, a few novels for adults, and 100 plus boys' books. His boys' books were hugely popular. Alger was born in Massachusetts, and attended Harvard College. He became a Unitarian minister, but his career as a clergyman was brief. It ended when his congregation charged him with child molestation. Criminal charges were not placed against him, but his career in the church was finished. He moved to New York City to become a professional writer. In 1868, Alger found his place in the literary world with his fourth boys' book, Ragged Dick.
Publisher: Blurb
ISBN: 9781006887857
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Horatio Alger, Jr. (January 13, 1832 - July 18, 1899) was an American writer. He wrote magazine stories and poems, a few novels for adults, and 100 plus boys' books. His boys' books were hugely popular. Alger was born in Massachusetts, and attended Harvard College. He became a Unitarian minister, but his career as a clergyman was brief. It ended when his congregation charged him with child molestation. Criminal charges were not placed against him, but his career in the church was finished. He moved to New York City to become a professional writer. In 1868, Alger found his place in the literary world with his fourth boys' book, Ragged Dick.
Robert Coverdale's Struggle (Esprios Classics)
Author: Horatio Alger
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Horatio Alger, Jr. (January 13, 1832 - July 18, 1899) was an American writer. He wrote magazine stories and poems, a few novels for adults, and 100 plus boys' books. His boys' books were hugely popular. Alger was born in Massachusetts, and attended Harvard College. He became a Unitarian minister, but his career as a clergyman was brief. It ended when his congregation charged him with child molestation. Criminal charges were not placed against him, but his career in the church was finished. He moved to New York City to become a professional writer. In 1868, Alger found his place in the literary world with his fourth boys' book, Ragged Dick.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Horatio Alger, Jr. (January 13, 1832 - July 18, 1899) was an American writer. He wrote magazine stories and poems, a few novels for adults, and 100 plus boys' books. His boys' books were hugely popular. Alger was born in Massachusetts, and attended Harvard College. He became a Unitarian minister, but his career as a clergyman was brief. It ended when his congregation charged him with child molestation. Criminal charges were not placed against him, but his career in the church was finished. He moved to New York City to become a professional writer. In 1868, Alger found his place in the literary world with his fourth boys' book, Ragged Dick.
Robert Coverdales Struggle
Author: Horatio Alger
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781977637222
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781977637222
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.
Robert Coverdale's Struggle
Author: Alger Horatio, Jr
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Book Excerpt: ... door was slammed in his face, and, angry and disappointed, he walked slowly out of the tavern yard.CHAPTER IIITHE WIND BROUGHT GOOD LUCKJohn Trafton was sitting out on the porch of the tavern when his nephew came out of the side gate."There's your nephew, Trafton," said old Ben Brandon, who, like John Trafton, frequented the barroom too much for his good. "Hasn't come here for his dram, has he?" added the old man, chuckling.John Trafton's curiosity was excited, for he had no idea of any errand that could bring Robert to the tavern. A suspicion crossed his mind, the very thought of which kindled his indignation. His wife might have sent to request Mr. Jones not to sell him any more liquor. He did not think she would dare to do it, but she might. At any rate he determined to find out.He hastily left the porch and followed Robert. Presently the boy heard his uncle call him and he turned round....
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Book Excerpt: ... door was slammed in his face, and, angry and disappointed, he walked slowly out of the tavern yard.CHAPTER IIITHE WIND BROUGHT GOOD LUCKJohn Trafton was sitting out on the porch of the tavern when his nephew came out of the side gate."There's your nephew, Trafton," said old Ben Brandon, who, like John Trafton, frequented the barroom too much for his good. "Hasn't come here for his dram, has he?" added the old man, chuckling.John Trafton's curiosity was excited, for he had no idea of any errand that could bring Robert to the tavern. A suspicion crossed his mind, the very thought of which kindled his indignation. His wife might have sent to request Mr. Jones not to sell him any more liquor. He did not think she would dare to do it, but she might. At any rate he determined to find out.He hastily left the porch and followed Robert. Presently the boy heard his uncle call him and he turned round....