The Backwoods Boy

or, The Boyhood and Manhood of Abraham Lincoln

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• Horatio Alger

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• 182 Seiten
• 7 Lesestunden

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The life of Horatio Alger, Jr. is marked by his transition from a Unitarian minister to a celebrated author of boys' literature. Despite a promising start in the clergy, his career ended abruptly due to serious allegations. Relocating to New York City, he embraced writing, achieving significant success with his fourth boys' book, Ragged Dick, which established his reputation. Alger's works, known for their themes of perseverance and success, resonated deeply with young readers during his time and continue to influence American literature.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2022