This volume collects two of Horatio Alger's most famous books, rags-to-riches tales that focus on how boys can become successful men through pluck, determination, honesty, and placing emphasis on moral values.
Horatio Alger's classic novels Ragged Dick and Mark, the Match Boy offer timeless tales of hope, perseverance, and the American Dream. In Ragged Dick, readers follow the adventures of a young bootblack named Dick Hunter as he navigates the bustling streets of 19th-century...