"Bound to Rise; Or, Up the Ladder" by Horatio Alger, Jr. tells of a young boy’s journey from poverty to success through hard work and determination in 19th-century America. Harry Walton, facing tough times with his family after losing their cow, decides to leave home and find work to help them. Inspired by Benjamin Franklin, Harry’s journey is full of challenges that test his values as he tries to make a better life for himself and his family. The story is a powerful reminder of the American dream, where anyone can achieve their goals through grit and effort.
Bound to Rise; Or, Up the Ladder
By Horatio Alger
A poor, but determined young boy leaves home to make his own way in the world and uplift his family.
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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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