"A Boy's Fortune; Or, The Strange Adventures of Ben Baker" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a tale of a young man's pursuit to build a life for himself, set against the exciting backdrop of New York City during its golden age. Ben Baker leaves his rural home at sixteen, dreaming of fortune and enterprise. This sets him on a course filled with both opportunity and adversity. Upon arriving at New York City, Ben quickly realizes how difficult it is to make it on his own. Almost immediately, he begins to meet those who will shape the trajectory of his journey and influence his path. While on his quest for success, he meets people like Hugh Manton, a friendly reporter, and encounters his estranged uncle, Nicholas Walton, who is connected to a hidden secret regarding Ben's father.
A Boy's Fortune; Or, The Strange Adventures of Ben Baker
By Horatio Alger
In a bustling metropolis, a country boy chases his dreams of wealth, unaware of the hidden family secrets that could alter his destiny forever.
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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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