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Author : Horatio Alger
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783734065446
Reproduction of the original: Ragged Dick by Horatio Alger
Author : Horatio Alger
Publisher : The Floating Press
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781775414070
Originally published in serialized form, Ragged Dick is the type of heartwarming young-adult novel for which Horatio Alger is well-known. The story follows the adventures of the eponymous Dick, a young shoe polisher who overcomes his low circumstances and rises through the ranks of society by dint of his diligence, persistence, and general good cheer.
Author : Horatio Alger
Publisher : Modern Library
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2005-09-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780812973587
“[Alger] was an utterly American artist . . . and the truth of his books is the truth of the power of the wish. . . . Alger was perhaps American capitalism’s greatest and most effective propagandist.”–Richard Wright Introduction by David K. Shipler Written to inspire schoolboys to strive for “honesty, industry, frugality, and a worthy ambition,” the novels of Horatio Alger (1832-99) are infused with great humanity, broad humor, and a surprisingly sophisticated view of Gilded Age propriety. Central to Alger’s philosophy is the notion that heroes like Ragged Dick, a poor boot-black, manage to get ahead by dint of hard work, resourcefulness, luck, pluck, and fair play. Alger’s upwardly mobile heroes have become paragons of middle-class comfort and moral standing, and their journeys from rags to respectability have long been viewed as the very embodiment of the American Dream. In this Modern Library Paperback Classic, the text of Ragged Dick is set from the first American book edition of 1868. Includes a Modern Library Reading Group Guide.
Author : Horatio Alger Jr.
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4066338118806
This is a typical rags-to-riches story about a young boy growing to success through honorable behavior and hard work. The prominent personage is Ragged Dick, a fourteen-year-old bootblack who earns a living by cleaning shoes, and his only joy is smoking and occasional drinking. Yet, his main virtue is prudence. He won't steal at any occasion and dreams to succeed by earnest work. However, good strangers notice his determination to live a better life and help him either by paying an excellent salary to rent a room or offering him a job and clothing. Eventually, Dick quits drinking and smoking and grows into an honorable young gentleman. Hence, he calls himself Richard Hunter, Esq.
Author : Horatio Alger (Jr.)
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1910
Category : Boys
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
“I ain?t knocked round the city streets all my life for nothin?,” proclaims Ragged Dick, the fast-talking boy hero of Horatio Alger?s classic rags-to-riches tale. Dick is a plucky street boy who smokes, gambles, and speaks ungrammatically?but he is also honest and hardworking, striving not for wealth and status, but for a steady job, a decent place to sleep, and respectability. A quintessential boy?s novel of adventure, romance, and coming of age, Ragged Dick brings to life the drama and perils of living among other young outcasts in the crowded streets of lower Manhattan. It is at the same time an exhilarating tale of one boy?s metamorphosis from a dirty street urchin to a handsome, self-respecting gentleman.
Author : Horatio Jr. Alger
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2023-10-31
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547625421
"Struggling Upward, or Luke Larkin's Luck" by Horatio Jr. Alger. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Author : Horatio Alger
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1985-01-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0140390332
From the 1860's through the 1890s, Horatio Alger wrote hundreds of novels to teach young boys the merits of honesty, hard work, and cheerfulness in the face of adversity. As Carl Bode points out in his introduction, Horatio Alger filled a void in American literature and met scant competition both in the nature and the number of his works. Like his heroes, Alger rose to the top by chance, coincidence, and hard work. The hero of Ragged Dick is a veritable "diamond in the rough"—as innately virtuous as he is streetwise and cocky. Immediately popular with young readers, the novel also appealed to parents, who repsonded to its colorful espousal of the Protestant ethic. Struggling Upward, published nearly thirty years later, followed the same time-tested formulas, and despite critical indifference it, too, had mass appeal. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-04-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798733073880
Ragged Dick; or, Street Life in New York with the Boot Blacks by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a Bildungsroman, or coming-of-age novel. It was first published in serialized form in 1867 in Student and Schoolmate. It became a full-length novel in 1868. The book became the first volume of six that make up Alger's Ragged Dick series, his most successful work. The story follows the path of a poor bootblack as he works his way into the middle class in New York City during the nineteenth century. The basic plot which deals with class assimilation became a recurring theme in Alger's books.Richard Hunter is a fourteen-year-old orphan whom everyone refers to as Ragged Dick. He makes a meager living working on the streets of New York City by shining and polishing the shoes of passersby. He is an honest hard worker yet is almost always completely without money as he spends it as quickly as he earns it. When Dick receives a request from a wealthy merchant named Mr. Whitney to conduct a tour of the city for his nephew Frank, he accepts the offer. Frank and Mr. Whitney give Dick some hand-me-down clothing to help make him appear respectable. Dick quickly realizes how people treat him differently when he has this new look and he likes the feeling.The new way in which Dick is viewed when he dons the clothing from Frank and his uncle becomes the start of a new chapter in his life. It becomes his inspiration to improve his life and financial situation. During the tour of the city many facts about New York and its inhabitants are presented in the narrative, including thieves and other sorts of criminals. Frank knows that intelligence and the ability to think on his feet have the potential to take Dick far in life. Frank encourages him to get a formal education, but naturally Dick cannot afford it. Frank's advice, however, is not lost on Dick. He starts to take lessons from a friend named Henry Fosdick who had attended school but became destitute as a result of the deaths of his parents. Dick "pays" Henry for the lessons by letting him live with him and offering him the opportunity to become his business partner. They make a pact to build a better life. Dick also quits smoking and tries to adopt better habits. Although his efforts and hard work are slow in bringing Dick success, he pays close attention to the habits of the middle class. He goes to church, makes reading part of his daily routine, and opens a bank account. He finds support from people around him, although one person is a constant disruption in his life. Mickey Maguire is a drifter who steals Dick's bankbook but is later caught. Dick always attempts to help people who are experiencing more difficult times than he is. For example, he gives or lends money to other bootblacks. In the novels of Horatio Alger, Jr., hard working people often are the ones to whom destiny offers opportunities. In time, Dick faces a choice that changes his life.One day while riding a ferry to Brooklyn, Dick and Henry see an accident. A young boy falls overboard. The boy's father cannot swim so he quickly offers a sizable reward to anyone who can save his son. Dick is a good swimmer and jumps into the water to save the child. The child is the son of James Rockwell, who is a well-known industrialist and financier. Rockwell gives Dick a job and from that point forward he goes by his given name, Richard Hunter. His job is a financial clerk in Rockwell's New York office. When he returns to his old room one day, Dick finds that his enemy Mickey Maguire has stolen the old clothing that Dick had worn when he toiled shining shoes on the street. Symbolically, this brings Dick an awareness that his former life is forever behind him.Even at the time of its publication in 1868, the book's themes may not have been groundbreaking. Still, Putnam's Magazine considered......
Author : Horatio Alger
Publisher : Namaskar Book
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2023-08-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Ragged Dick: Dreams and Determination in the Heart of New York: Step into the bustling streets of New York City alongside Dick, as he rises from humble beginnings to prove that determination and grit can change the course of one's life. Ragged Dick Or, Street Life in New York with Boot-Blacks by Horatio Alger: Step into the bustling streets of 19th-century New York City with Ragged Dick Or, Street Life in New York with Boot-Blacks by Horatio Alger. This novel follows the journey of Dick Hunter, a poor and ambitious bootblack, as he navigates the challenges of urban life. Alger's narrative weaves a tale of determination, morality, and the pursuit of the American Dream in the face of adversity. Why This Book? Character Development: Alger's exploration of Dick's transformation from poverty to success offers a timeless story of personal growth and resilience, resonating with readers of all ages. Social Commentary: The novel addresses social mobility, ethics, and the impact of economic circumstances on individuals, sparking discussions about class and opportunity. Historical Insight: Gain insights into the urban environment and socio-economic conditions of 19th-century New York City, enhancing your understanding of this dynamic period. Moral Lessons: Alger's emphasis on honesty, hard work, and perseverance imparts valuable life lessons that remain relevant in today's world. Immerse yourself in the inspiring journey of Ragged Dick and explore the themes of personal growth and social mobility in the urban landscape of 19th-century America.
Author : Jr. Horatio Alger
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2023-03-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783368342388
Reproduction of the original.
Author : Horatio Alger, Jr
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798730017214
Horatio Alger was an American writer and an author of more than one hundred books, most of which were written for young readers. His best known work is called Ragged Dick and was published in 1867. The plot of this book follows a formula made so popular by Horatio Alger that the phrase "Horatio Alger story" has entered the English language and is used to describe any person who rises from poverty to comfort as a result of his or her own hard work and honesty. The plot is simple: an adolescent boy or young man, forced by circumstances beyond his control to make his own way in life, gradually overcomes difficulties because of his honesty, work ethic, and occasional help from older men who recognize the hero's potential.
Author : Horatio Horatio Alger Jr.
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 154964761X
*This Book is annotated (it contains a detailed biography of the author). *An active Table of Contents has been added by the publisher for a better customer experience. *This book has been checked and corrected for spelling errors.Ragged Dick; or, Street Life in New York with the Boot Blacks is a Bildungsroman by Horatio Alger Jr., which was serialized in Student and Schoolmate in 1867 and expanded for publication as a full-length novel in May 1868 by the publisher A. K. Loring. It was the first volume in the six-volume Ragged Dick Series and became Alger's best-selling work. The tale follows a poor bootblack's rise to middle-class respectability in 19th-century New York City. It had a favorable reception. Student and Schoolmate reported their readers were delighted with the first installment, and Putnam's Magazine thought boys would love the novel. One modern scholar considers the story a "puerile fantasy" about class assimilation. The plot and theme were repeated in Alger's subsequent novels and became the subject of parodies and satires.Ragged Dick and Alger's Silas Snobden's Office Boy inspired the musical comedy Shine! in 1982.
Author : Horatio Alger,Edward G. Levy
Publisher : Hansebooks
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2020-02-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3337897967
Ragged Dick - Street life in New York with the boot-blacks is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1868. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Author : Horatio Alger
Publisher : Signet
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Boys
ISBN : 0451524802
LITERATURE-CLASSICS & CONTEMPORARY
Author : Ric Burns,James Sanders,Lisa Ades
Publisher : Knopf
Page : 849 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9780593534144
An expanded edition of the only comprehensive illustrated history of New York—with more than 600 ravishing photographs and illustrations—that tells the remarkable 400-year-long story of the city from its beginning in 1624 up to the current moment. The companion volume to the acclaimed PBS series. This landmark book traces the spectacular growth of New York from its initial settlement on the tip of Manhattan through the destruction wrought by the Revolutionary War to its rise as the nation’s premier commercial capital and industrial center and as a magnet for immigrant hopes and dreams in the 19th century to its standing as a beacon of modern culture in the 20th century and as a worldwide symbol of resilience in the 21st century. The story continues here with new chapters delivering a sweeping portrait of New York at the dawn of the 21st century, when it emerged after decades of decline to assert its place at the very center of a new globalized culture. Here is a city challenged—indeed, sometimes shaken to its core—by a series of profound crises: the aftermath of 9/11, the continual struggle with racial injustice, the financial crisis of 2008, the devastation of Superstorm Sandy, the still unfolding cataclysm of the COVID-19 pandemic—whose earliest and deadliest urban epicenter was New York itself. Here too is a lively portrait of the city’s vibrant street life and culture: the birth of hip-hop in the South Bronx, Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s Gates in Central Park, the musicals of Broadway, the explosion in location filmmaking in every borough, the pivotal rise of the tech industry, and so much more. The history of this city—especially in the tumultuous and transformative two decades detailed in the new chapters—is an epic story of rebirth and growth, an astonishing transfiguration, still in progress, of the world’s first modern city into a model and prototype for the global city of the future.