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# Horatio Alger Jr

(1832–1899)   Writer

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Horatio Alger Jr was a writer.

## Quick Facts About Horatio Alger Jr

Born January 13, 1832

Died July 18, 1899

Profession Writer

## About Horatio Alger Jr

American novelist (1832–1899)... \| 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

##  Quotes by Horatio Alger Jr

> [“I mean to turn over a new leaf, and try to grow up "'spectable”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/horatio-alger-jr/i-mean-to-turn-over-a-new-leaf-and-try-to-grow-up-spectable/)

Horatio Alger Jr

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> [“It’s the News-boys’ Lodgin’ House, on Fulton Street,” said Dick, “up over the ’Sun’ office. It’s a good place. I don’t know…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/horatio-alger-jr/it-s-the-news-boys-lodgin-house-on-fulton-street-said-dick-up-over/)

Horatio Alger Jr

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