"Hector's Inheritance, Or, the Boys of Smith Institute" by Horatio Alger Jr. is a tale from the 1800s about a young boy named Hector Roscoe, who finds out that the life he knew is based on a lie and faces uncertain times. The story looks into Hector's journey as he deals with figuring out who he really is and what it means to be a part of a certain social class, especially when he's thrown into a new school called Smith Institute. The story kicks off with Hector's guardian, Mr. Allan Roscoe, getting letters about where Hector should go to school, weighing the pros and cons of expensive and budget-friendly options. We learn that Hector's life took a turn after the death of who he thought was his father, and now he's not so sure about what his future holds. As he dives into this unfamiliar chapter, Hector clashes with his cousin Guy, and finds himself facing off against Jim Smith, the school bully, representing a difficult path that lies ahead for him.
Hector's Inheritance, Or, the Boys of Smith Institute
By Horatio Alger
A young boy's comfortable life shatters as he enters a new school where he must confront bullies and family drama while discovering his true identity.
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About the AuthorHoratio 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.
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.
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