Horatio Alger

(1806–1881) Author United States

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Horatio Alger was an author from the United States, best known for Ragged Dick: or, Street life in New York with the bootblacks..

Quick Facts About Horatio Alger

Born: January 1, 1806
Died: January 1, 1881
Nationality: United States
Profession: Author
Notable works: Ragged Dick: or, Street life in New York with the bootblacks.

About Horatio Alger

Horatio Alger Jr. was an American author who wrote young adult novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to middle-class security and comfort through good works. His writings were characterized by the "rags-to-riches" narrative, which had a formative effect on the United States from 1868 through to his death in 1899.

Biography source: Wikipedia