"From Canal Boy to President; Or, the Boyhood and Manhood of James A. Garfield" by Horatio Alger, Jr. retells the life story of James A. Garfield, highlighting his rise from a difficult childhood to becoming president through hard work, schooling, and strong family ties. The story begins with young Jimmy longing for his brother, Thomas, to come home from work with money; Thomas brings news that he has earned enough for a first pair of shoes, which means Jimmy can go to school. The book emphasizes the importance of sticking with it even when things are tough.
From Canal Boy to President; Or, the Boyhood and Manhood of James A. Garfield
By Horatio Alger
A young boy's dreams take flight when a simple pair of shoes sets him on a path from poverty to power.
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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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