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HORATIO ALGER, Jr.



Compiled by David Widger



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##  PAUL PRESCOTT'S CHARGE

##  THE CASH BOY

##  CAST UPON THE BREAKERS

##  THE ERRAND BOY

##  JOE THE HOTEL BOY

##  DRIVEN FROM HOME

##  PAUL THE PEDDLER

##  PHIL THE FIDDLER

##  FRANK'S CAMPAIGN

##  BALLADS

##  TIMOTHY CRUMP'S WARD

##  RAGGED DICK

##  STRUGGLING UPWARD

##  THE YOUNG EXPLORER

##  THE YOUNG MUSICIAN

##  HECTOR'S INHERITANCE

##  DO AND DARE

##  TRY AND TRUST

##  HELPING HIMSELF

##  NOTHING TO EAT

##  BOUND TO RISE

##  WALTER SHERWOOD'S PROBATION

##  HERBERT CARTER'S LEGACY

##  FACING THE WORLD

##  BRAVE AND BOLD

##  THE STORE BOY

##  JACK'S WARD

##  ONLY AN IRISH BOY

RISEN FROM THE RANKS

JOE'S LUCK

##  MAKING HIS WAY

##  ANDY GRANT'S PLUCK

##  FROM CANAL BOY TO PRESIDENT

ADRIFT IN NEW YORK

##  FRANK AND FEARLESS

##  YOUNG CAPTAIN JACK

##  FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS

##  RANDY OF THE RIVER

##  FAME AND FORTUNE

THE YOUNG ACROBAT OF THE GREAT NORTH

##  FROM FARM TO FORTUNE

##  THE YOUNG MINER WT THE YOUNG MINER

##  CHESTER RAND

##  THE YOUNG BANK MESSENGER

##  SLOW AND SURE

##  BEN'S NUGGET

##  RUFUS AND ROSE

##  THE YOUNG OUTLAW

##  SAM'S CHANCE

##  THE ERIE TRAIN BOY

##  LUKE WALTON

##  IN A NEW WORLD

TOM, THE BOOTBLACK

A COUSIN'S CONSPIRACY

##  THE YOUNG ADVENTURER

BEN, THE LUGGAGE BOY

##  WAIT AND HOPE

##  MARK MASON'S VICTORY

##  BERNARD BROOKS' ADVENTURES

##  A DEBT OF HONOR

##  A BOY'S FORTUNE

##  THE BACKWOODS BOY

##  ANDY GORDON

##  BOB BURTON

##  ADVENTURES OF A TELEGRAPH BOY

MARK THE MATCH BOY

##  DIGGING FOR GOLD

##  DAN, THE NEWSBOY

##  FROM FARM BOY TO SENATOR

##  JULIUS, THE STREET BOY

##  HELEN FORD

NOTHING TO DO

TATTERED TOM

##  IN SEARCH OF TREASURE

##  GRIT

LUCK AND PLUCK

CHARLIE CODMAN'S CRUISE

##  JED, THE POORHOUSE BOY

##  NELSON THE NEWSBOY

##  RALPH RAYMOND'S HEIR

##  RUPERT'S AMBITION

##  THE DISAGREEABLE WOMAN

##  OUT FOR BUSINESS

##  MARK MANNING'S MISSION

##  STRONG AND STEADY

ROUGH AND READY

##  MAKING HIS MARK

SHIFTING FOR HIMSELF

##  THE TRAIN BOY

DEAN DUNHAM

##  THE YOUNG CIRCUS RIDER

STRIVE AND SUCCEED

##  BERTHA'S CHRISTMAS VISION AN AUTUMN SHEAF

##  FRANK HUNTER'S PERIL

TOM TEMPLE'S CAREER

TONY THE TRAMP

##  THE YOUNG BOOK AGENT

##  THE YOUNG SALESMAN

##  TOM THATCHER'S FORTUNE

##  ADRIFT IN THE CITY

##  FALLING IN WITH FORTUNE








TABLES OF CONTENTS OF VOLUMES






PAUL PRESCOTT'S CHARGE.

By Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

PREFACE
PAUL PRESCOTT'S CHARGE
I. SQUIRE NEWCOME.
II. PAUL PRESCOTT'S HOME.
III. PAUL'S BRILLIANT PROSPECTS.
IV. LIFE IN A NEW PHASE.
V. A CRISIS.
VI. PAUL'S DETERMINATION
VII. PAUL BEGINS HIS JOURNEY.
VIII. A FRIEND IN NEED.
IX. A CLOUD IN THE MUDGE HORIZON.
X. MR. MUDGE MEETS HIS MATCH.
XI. WAYSIDE GOSSIP.
XII. ON THE BRINK OF DISCOVERY.
XIII. PAUL REACHES THE CITY.
XIV. A STRANGE BED-CHAMBER.
XV. A TURN OF FORTUNE.
XVI. YOUNG STUPID.
XVII. BEN'S PRACTICAL JOKE.
XVIII. MORE ABOUT BEN.
XIX. MRS. MUDGE'S DISCOMFITURE.
XX. PAUL OBTAINS A SITUATION.
XXI. SMITH AND THOMPSON'S YOUNG MAN.
XXII. MR. BENTON'S ADVENTURE.
XXIII. PAUL LOSES HIS SITUATION AND GAINS A FRIEND.
XXIV. PAUL CALLS ON MRS. DANFORTH.
XXV. AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.
XXVI. A VULGAR RELATION.
XXVII. MR. MUDGE'S FRIGHT.
XXVIII. HOW BEN GOT HOME.
XXIX. DAWKINS IN DIFFICULTIES.
XXX. A TRAP IS LAID FOR PAUL.
XXXI. CONVICTED OF THEFT.
XXXII. RIGHT TRIUMPHANT.
XXXIII. PAUL REDEEMS HIS PLEDGE.
XXXIV. HOW PAUL GOES BACK TO WRENVILLE.
XXXV. CONCLUSION.






THE CASH BOY

By Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

PREFACE
CHAPTER I A REVELATION
CHAPTER II MRS. FOWLER'S STORY
CHAPTER III LEFT ALONE
CHAPTER IV THE TOWN AUTOCRAT
CHAPTER V A LITTLE MISUNDERSTANDING
CHAPTER VI FRANK GETS A PLACE
CHAPTER VII THE CASH BOY HAS AN ADVENTURE
CHAPTER VIII AN UNEXPECTED ENGAGEMENT
CHAPTER IX THE HOUSEKEEPER'S NEPHEW
CHAPTER X THE HOUSEKEEPER SCHEMING
CHAPTER XI JOHN WADE
CHAPTER XII A FALSE FRIEND
CHAPTER XIII THE SPIDER AND THE FLY
CHAPTER XIV SPRINGING THE TRAP
CHAPTER XV FROM BAD TO WORSE
CHAPTER XVI AN ACCOMPLICE FOUND
CHAPTER XVII FRANK AND HIS JAILER
CHAPTER XVIII "OVER THE HILL TO THE POORHOUSE"
CHAPTER XIX WHAT FRANK HEARD THROUGH THE CREVICE
CHAPTER XX THE ESCAPE
CHAPTER XXI JOHN WADE'S DISAPPOINTMENT
CHAPTER XXII CONCLUSION






CAST UPON THE BREAKERS

by Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

CHAPTER I. A FAITHLESS GUARDIAN.
CHAPTER II. THE CASKET OF JEWELS.
CHAPTER III. A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE.
CHAPTER IV. IN PURSUIT OF A THIEF.
CHAPTER V. A YOUNG FINANCIAL WRECK.
CHAPTER VI. AN IMPUDENT ADVENTURER.
CHAPTER VII. AT THE NEWSBOY'S LODGING HOUSE.
CHAPTER VIII. RODNEY FINDS A PLACE.
CHAPTER IX. THE FIRST DAY AT WORK.
CHAPTER X. MIKE PUTS ON A UNIFORM.
CHAPTER XI. MISSING GOODS.
CHAPTER XII. WHAT WAS FOUND IN RODNEY'S ROOM.
CHAPTER XIII. CHARGED WITH THEFT.
CHAPTER XIV. RODNEY IS DISCHARGED.
CHAPTER XV. A RICH FIND.
CHAPTER XVI. A SURPRISING TURN OF FORTUNE.
CHAPTER XVII. JASPER'S PERPLEXITY.
CHAPTER XVIII. RODNEY'S SECRET IS DISCOVERED.
CHAPTER XIX. JASPER'S REVENGE.
CHAPTER XX. RODNEY LOSES HIS PUPIL.
CHAPTER XXI. CONTINUED ILL LUCK.
CHAPTER XXII. AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE TURNS UP.
CHAPTER XXIII. MR. WHEELER HAS A SET BACK.
CHAPTER XXIV. A CHANGE OF SCENE.
CHAPTER XXV. JEFFERSON PETTIGREW'S HOME.
CHAPTER XXVI. THE BOY CAPITALIST.
CHAPTER XXVII. THE FAILURE OF SQUIRE SHELDON'S PLOT.
CHAPTER XXVIII. A MINISTER'S GOOD FORTUNE.
CHAPTER XXIX. A MINING TOWN IN MONTANA.
CHAPTER XXX. THE MYSTERIOUS ROBBERY.
CHAPTER XXXI. MR. WHEELER EXPLAINS.
CHAPTER XXXII. RODNEY FALLS INTO A TRAP.
CHAPTER XXXIII. UNDERGROUND.
CHAPTER XXXIV. RODNEY'S DISCOVERY.
CHAPTER XXXV. A BLOODY CONFLICT.
CHAPTER XXXVI. THE RODNEY MINE.
CHAPTER XXXVII. CONCLUSION.






THE ERRAND BOY

OR, HOW PHIL BRENT WON SUCCESS

By Horatio Alger, Jr.,

CONTENTS

THE ERRAND BOY.
CHAPTER I. PHIL HAS A LITTLE DIFFICULTY.
CHAPTER II. A STRANGE REVELATION.
CHAPTER III. PHIL'S SUDDEN RESOLUTION.
CHAPTER IV. MR. LIONEL LAKE.
CHAPTER V. AN OVERBEARING CONDUCTOR
CHAPTER VI. SIGNOR ORLANDO.
CHAPTER VII. BOWERMAN'S VARIETIES.
CHAPTER VIII. THE HOUSE IN TWELFTH STREET.
CHAPTER IX. THE OLD GENTLEMAN PROVES A FRIEND.
CHAPTER X. PHIL CALLS ON MR. PITKIN.
CHAPTER XI. PHIL ENTERS UPON HIS DUTIES.
CHAPTER XII. MR. LIONEL LAKE AGAIN.
CHAPTER XIII. PHIL'S NEW HOME.
CHAPTER XIV. CONSULTING THE ORACLE.
CHAPTER XV. PHIL AND THE FORTUNE-TELLER.
CHAPTER XVI. MRS. BRENT'S STRANGE TEMPTATION.
CHAPTER XVII. JONAS JOINS THE CONSPIRACY.
CHAPTER XVIII. THE CONSPIRACY SUCCEEDS.
CHAPTER XIX. A NARROW ESCAPE FROM DETECTION.
CHAPTER XX. LEFT OUT IN THE COLD.
CHAPTER XXI. "THEY MET BY CHANCE."
CHAPTER XXII. PHIL IS "BOUNCED."
CHAPTER XXIII. AN EXPLANATION.
CHAPTER XXIV. RAISING THE RENT.
CHAPTER XXV. ALONZO IS PUZZLED.
CHAPTER XXVI. A WONDERFUL CHANGE.
CHAPTER XXVII. AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE.
CHAPTER XXVIII. AN UNSATISFACTORY CONFERENCE.
CHAPTER XXIX. A TRUCE.
CHAPTER XXX. A TRUCE.
CHAPTER XXXI. PHIL IS SHADOWED.
CHAPTER XXXII. PHIL IS ROBBED.
CHAPTER XXXIII. A TERRIBLE SITUATION.
CHAPTER XXXIV. PHIL'S FRIENDS AND HIS ENEMIES.
CHAPTER XXXV. THE PITKINS RETIRE IN DISGUST.
CHAPTER XXXVI. THE FALSE HEIR.
CHAPTER XXXVII. MRS. BRENT'S PANIC.
CHAPTER XXXVIII. AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.
CHAPTER XXXIX. AT THE PALMER HOUSE.
CHAPTER XL. A SCENE NOT ON THE BILLS.
FRED SARGENT'S REVENGE.
THE SMUGGLER'S TRAP.






JOE THE HOTEL BOY

OR
WINNING OUT BY PLUCK

By Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

PREFACE.
JOE THE HOTEL BOY.
CHAPTER I. OUT IN A STORM.
CHAPTER II. A MYSTERIOUS CONVERSATION.
CHAPTER III. A HOME IN RUINS.
CHAPTER IV. THE SEARCH FOR THE BLUE BOX.
CHAPTER V. A NEW SUIT OF CLOTHES.
CHAPTER VI. AN ACCIDENT ON THE LAKE.
CHAPTER VII. BLOWS AND KIND DEEDS.
CHAPTER VIII. THE TIMID MR. GUSSING.
CHAPTER IX. AN UNFORTUNATE OUTING.
CHAPTER X. DAVID BALL FROM MONTANA.
CHAPTER XI. A FRUITLESS CHASE.
CHAPTER XII. THE PARTICULARS OF A SWINDLE.
CHAPTER XIII. OFF FOR THE CITY.
CHAPTER XIV. A SCENE ON THE TRAIN.
CHAPTER XV. WHAT HAPPENED TO JOSIAH BEAN.
CHAPTER XVI. A MATTER OF SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS.
CHAPTER XVII. JOE'S NEW POSITION.
CHAPTER XVIII. JOE SHOWS HIS MUSCLE.
CHAPTER XIX. ONE KIND OF A DUEL.
CHAPTER XX. ATTACKED IN THE DARK.
CHAPTER XXI. DAYS AT THE HOTEL.
CHAPTER XXII. ABOUT SOME MINING SHARES.
CHAPTER XXIII. THE FIRE AT THE HOTEL.
CHAPTER XXIV. THE BLUE BOX AT LAST.
CHAPTER XXV. JOE VISITS CHICAGO.
CHAPTER XXVI. HOW A SATCHEL DISAPPEARED.
CHAPTER XXVII. JOE MAKES A DISCOVERY.
CHAPTER XXVIII. FROM OUT OF A TREE.
CHAPTER XXIX. THE FATE OF TWO EVILDOERS.
CHAPTER XXX. CONCLUSION.






DRIVEN FROM HOME
OR
CARL CRAWFORD’S EXPERIENCE

BY HORATIO ALGER, JR.



CONTENTS

DRIVEN FROM HOME
CHAPTER I DRIVEN FROM HOME.
CHAPTER II. A FRIEND WORTH HAVING.
CHAPTER III. INTRODUCES PETER COOK.
CHAPTER IV. AN IMPORTANT CONFERENCE.
CHAPTER V. CARL'S STEPMOTHER.
CHAPTER VI. MRS. CRAWFORD'S LETTER.
CHAPTER VII. ENDS IN A TRAGEDY.
CHAPTER VIII. CARL FALLS UNDER SUSPICION.
CHAPTER IX. A PLAUSIBLE STRANGER.
CHAPTER X. THE COUNTERFEIT BILL.
CHAPTER XI. THE ARCHERY PRIZE.
CHAPTER XII. AN ODD ACQUAINTANCE.
CHAPTER XIII. AN UNEQUAL CONTEST.
CHAPTER XIV. CARL ARRIVES IN MILFORD.
CHAPTER XV. MR. JENNINGS AT HOME.
CHAPTER XVI. CARL GETS A PLACE.
CHAPTER XVII. CARL ENTERS THE FACTORY.
CHAPTER XVIII. LEONARD'S TEMPTATION.
CHAPTER XIX. AN ARTFUL SCHEME.
CHAPTER XX. REVEALS A MYSTERY.
CHAPTER XXI. AN UNWELCOME GUEST.
CHAPTER XXII. MR. STARK IS RECOGNIZED.
CHAPTER XXIII. PREPARING FOR THE BURGLAR.
CHAPTER XXIV. THE BURGLARY.
CHAPTER XXV. STARK'S DISAPPOINTMENT.
CHAPTER XXVI. A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE.
CHAPTER XXVII. BROUGHT TO BAY.
CHAPTER XXVIII. AFTER A YEAR.
CHAPTER XXIX. THE LOST BANK BOOK.
CHAPTER XXX. AN ECCENTRIC WOMAN.
CHAPTER XXXI. CARL TAKES SUPPER WITH MISS NORRIS.
CHAPTER XXXII. A STARTLING DISCOVERY.
CHAPTER XXXIII. FROM ALBANY TO NIAGARA.
CHAPTER XXXIV. CARL MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF AN ENGLISH LORD.
CHAPTER XXXV. WHAT CARL LEARNED IN CHICAGO.
CHAPTER XXXVI. MAKING A WILL.
CHAPTER XXXVII. PETER LETS OUT A SECRET.
CHAPTER XXXVIII. DR. CRAWFORD IS TAKEN TO TASK.
CHAPTER XXXIX. A MAN OF ENERGY.
CHAPTER XL. CONCLUSION.






PAUL THE PEDDLER,

OR THE FORTUNES OF A YOUNG STREET MERCHANT

By Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

BIOGRAPHY AND BIBLIOGRAPHY
PAUL THE PEDDLER
CHAPTER I PAUL THE PEDDLER
CHAPTER II PAUL AT HOME
CHAPTER III PAUL HAS COMPETITORS
CHAPTER IV TEDDY GIVES UP BUSINESS
CHAPTER V PAUL LOSES HIS BASKET
CHAPTER VI PAUL AS AN ARTIST
CHAPTER VII A NEW BUSINESS
CHAPTER VIII A STROKE OF ILL LUCK
CHAPTER IX A NEW PATRON
CHAPTER X ANOTHER LOSS
CHAPTER XI BARCLAY & CO.
CHAPTER XII THE BARREL THIEF
CHAPTER XIII OUT OF BUSINESS
CHAPTER XIV THE DIAMOND RING
CHAPTER XV THE PAWNBROKER'S SHOP
CHAPTER XVI THE JEWELER'S PRICE
CHAPTER XVII MR. FELIX MONTGOMERY
CHAPTER XVIII A CLEVER THIEF
CHAPTER XIX PAUL DELIBERATES
CHAPTER XX THE THIEF IN DISGUISE
CHAPTER XXI PAUL IS CHECKMATED
CHAPTER XXII A MAN OF RESOURCES
CHAPTER XXIII A NEW EXPEDIENT
CHAPTER XXIV MR. MONTGOMERY'S ARREST
CHAPTER XXV PAUL'S FINAL SUCCESS
CHAPTER XXVI CONCLUSION






PHIL, THE FIDDLER

By Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

PREFACE
PHIL THE FIDDLER
CHAPTER I PHIL THE FIDDLER
CHAPTER II PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR
CHAPTER III GIACOMO
CHAPTER IV GIACOMO
CHAPTER V ON THE FERRY BOAT
CHAPTER VI THE BARROOM
CHAPTER VII THE HOME OF THE BOYS
CHAPTER VIII A COLD DAY
CHAPTER IX PIETRO THE SPY
CHAPTER X FRENCH'S HOTEL
CHAPTER XI THE BOYS RECEPTION
CHAPTER XII GIACOMO'S PRESENTIMENTS
CHAPTER XIII PHIL FINDS A CAPITALIST
CHAPTER XIV THE TAMBOURINE GIRL
CHAPTER XV PHIL'S NEW PLANS
CHAPTER XVI THE FASHIONABLE PARTY
CHAPTER XVII THE PADRONE IS ANXIOUS
CHAPTER XVIII PHIL ELUDES HIS PURSUER
CHAPTER XIX PIETRO'S PURSUIT
CHAPTER XX PIETRO'S DISAPPOINTMENT
CHAPTER XXI THE SIEGE
CHAPTER XXII THE SIEGE IS RAISED
CHAPTER XXIII A PITCHED BATTLE
CHAPTER XXIV THE DEATH OF GIACOMO
CHAPTER XXV PHIL FINDS A FRIEND
CHAPTER XXVI CONCLUSION






FRANK'S CAMPAIGN

OR THE FARM AND THE CAMP

By Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

FRANK'S CAMPAIGN
CHAPTER I. THE WAR MEETING
CHAPTER II. THE PRIZE
CHAPTER III. FRANK AT HOME
CHAPTER IV. FRANK MAKES A PROPOSITION
CHAPTER V. MR. RATHBURN MAKES A SPEECH
CHAPTER VI. MR. FROST MAKES UP HIS MIND
CHAPTER VII. LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON
CHAPTER VIII. DISCOURAGED AND ENCOURAGED
CHAPTER IX. THE LAST EVENING AT HOME
CHAPTER X. LITTLE POMP
CHAPTER XI. PUNISHING A BULLY
CHAPTER XII. A LETTER FROM THE CAMP
CHAPTER XIII. MISCHIEF ON FOOT
CHAPTER XIV. A RAID UPON THE PIG-PEN
CHAPTER XV. POMP BEHAVES BADLY
CHAPTER XVI. FRANK MAKES A FRIEND
CHAPTER XVII. A SHADE OF MYSTERY
CHAPTER XVIII. THANKSGIVING AT THE FARM
CHAPTER XIX. THE WONDERFUL TRANSFORMATION
CHAPTER XX. POMP'S EDUCATION COMMENCES
CHAPTER XXI. THE BATTLE OF FREDERICKSBURG
CHAPTER XXII. FRANK BROACHES A NEW PLAN
CHAPTER XXIII. POMP TAKES MRS. PAYSON PRISONER
CHAPTER XXIV. A CHAPTER FROM HARDEE
CHAPTER XXV. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
CHAPTER XXVI. THE REBEL TRAP
CHAPTER XXVII. POMP'S LIGHT INFANTRY TACTICS
CHAPTER XXVIII. JOHN HAYNES HAS A NARROW ESCAPE
CHAPTER XXIX. MR. MORTON'S STORY
CHAPTER XXX. FRANK CALLS ON SQUIRE HAYNES
CHAPTER XXXI. SQUIRE HAYNES SPRINGS HIS TRAP
CHAPTER XXXII. TURNING THE TABLES
CHAPTER XXXIII. CONCLUSION






BALLADS

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

1875



CONTENTS

BALLADS.
GRAND'THER BALDWIN'S THANKSGIVING
ST. NICHOLAS.
BARBARA'S COURTSHIP.
THE CONFESSION.
ROSE IN THE GARDEN.
PHOEBE'S WOOING.
THE LOST HEART.
JOHN MAYNARD.
FRIAR ANSELMO.
MISCELLANEOUS POEMS.
THE CHURCH AT STRATFORD-ON-AVON.
MRS. BROWNING'S GRAVE AT FLORENCE.
MY CASTLE.
APPLE-BLOSSOMS.
SUMMER HOURS.
JUNE.
LITTLE CHARLIE.
THE WHIPPOORWILL AND I.
CARVING A NAME.
IN TIME OF WAR.
GONE TO THE WAR.
WHERE IS MY BOY TO-NIGHT?
A SOLDIER'S VALENTINE.
LAST WORDS.
SONG OF THE CROAKER. (*)
KING COTTON.
OUT OF EGYPT.
THE PRICE OF VICTORY.
HARVARD ODES.
OCCASIONAL ODES.
BI-CENTENNIAL ODE. (*)
FOR THE CONSECRATION OF A CEMETERY.






TIMOTHY CRUMP'S WARD:

A STORY OF AMERICAN LIFE.

By Horatio Alger Jr.

1866.



CONTENTS

TIMOTHY CRUMP'S WARD.
CHAPTER I. INTRODUCES THE CRUMPS
CHAPTER II. THE EVENTS OF AN EVENING
CHAPTER III. THE LANDLORD'S VISIT
CHAPTER IV. THE NEW YEAR'S PRESENT
CHAPTER V. A LUCKY RESCUE
CHAPTER VI. WHAT THE ENVELOPE CONTAINED
CHAPTER VII. EIGHT YEARS. IDA'S PROGRESS
CHAPTER VIII. A STRANGE VISITOR
CHAPTER IX. A JOURNEY
CHAPTER X. UNEXPECTED QUARTERS
CHAPTER XI. SUSPENSE
CHAPTER XII. HOW IDA FARED
CHAPTER XIII. BAD COIN
CHAPTER XIV. DOUBTS AND FEARS
CHAPTER XV. AUNT RACHEL'S MISHAPS
CHAPTER XVI. THE FLOWER-GIRL
CHAPTER XVII. JACK OBTAINS INFORMATION
CHAPTER XVIII. FINESSE
CHAPTER XIX. CAUGHT IN A TRAP
CHAPTER XX. JACK IN CONFINEMENT
CHAPTER XXI. THE PRISONER ESCAPES
CHAPTER XXII. MR. JOHN SOMERVILLE
CHAPTER XXIII. THE LAW STEPS IN
CHAPTER XXIV. "THE FLOWER-GIRL.”
CHAPTER XXV. IDA IS FOUND
CHAPTER XXVI. "NEVER TOO LATE TO MEND.”
CHAPTER XXVII. CONCLUSION






RAGGED DICK;

OR, STREET LIFE IN NEW YORK WITH THE BOOT-BLACKS.

By Horatio Alger Jr.



CONTENTS

PREFACE
CHAPTER I RAGGED DICK IS INTRODUCED TO THE READER
CHAPTER II JOHNNY NOLAN
CHAPTER III DICK MAKES A PROPOSITION
CHAPTER IV DICK'S NEW SUIT
CHAPTER V CHATHAM STREET AND BROADWAY
CHAPTER VI UP BROADWAY TO MADISON SQUARE
CHAPTER VII THE POCKET-BOOK
CHAPTER VIII DICK'S EARLY HISTORY
CHAPTER IX A SCENE IN A THIRD AVENUE CAR
CHAPTER X INTRODUCES A VICTIM OF MISPLACED CONFIDENCE
CHAPTER XI DICK AS A DETECTIVE
CHAPTER XII DICK HIRES A ROOM ON MOTT STREET
CHAPTER XIII MICKY MAGUIRE
CHAPTER XIV A BATTLE AND A VICTORY
CHAPTER XV DICK SECURES A TUTOR
CHAPTER XVI THE FIRST LESSON
CHAPTER XVII DICK'S FIRST APPEARANCE IN SOCIETY
CHAPTER XVIII MICKY MAGUIRE'S SECOND DEFEAT
CHAPTER XIX FOSDICK CHANGES HIS BUSINESS
CHAPTER XX NINE MONTHS LATER
CHAPTER XXI DICK LOSES HIS BANK-BOOK
CHAPTER XXII TRACKING THE THIEF
CHAPTER XXIII TRAVIS IS ARRESTED
CHAPTER XXIV DICK RECEIVES A LETTER
CHAPTER XXV DICK WRITES HIS FIRST LETTER
CHAPTER XXVI AN EXCITING ADVENTURE
CHAPTER XXVII CONCLUSION






STRUGGLING UPWARD

OR, LUKE LARKIN'S LUCK

By Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

STRUGGLING UPWARD
CHAPTER I THE WATERBURY WATCH
CHAPTER II TOM HARPER'S ACCIDENT
CHAPTER III RANDOLPH GETS THE WATCH
CHAPTER IV LUKE'S NIGHT ADVENTURE
CHAPTER V LUKE RECEIVES AN INVITATION
CHAPTER VI PREPARING FOR THE PARTY
CHAPTER VII FLORENCE GRANT'S PARTY
CHAPTER VIII MISS SPRAGUE DISCOVERS A SECRET
CHAPTER IX LUKE LOSES HIS POSITION
CHAPTER X MELINDA MAKES MISCHIEF
CHAPTER XI LUKE IS ARRESTED
CHAPTER XII LUKE AS A PRISONER
CHAPTER XIII IN THE COURT-ROOM
CHAPTER XIV AN IMPORTANT WITNESS
CHAPTER XV THE LARKINS ARE IN LUCK
CHAPTER XVI LUKE'S VISIT TO NEW YORK
CHAPTER XVII RANDOLPH IS MYSTIFIED
CHAPTER XVIII MR. DUNCAN'S SECRET
CHAPTER XIX EFFECTING A LOAN
CHAPTER XX LUKE TALKS WITH A CAPITALIST
CHAPTER XXI THE DREADED INTERVIEW
CHAPTER XXII LUKE SECURES A NEW FRIEND
CHAPTER XXIII RANDOLPH AND HIS CREDITOR
CHAPTER XXIV A COMMISSION FOR LUKE
CHAPTER XXV MR. J. MADISON COLEMAN
CHAPTER XXVI THE OTTAWA HOUSE
CHAPTER XXVII COLEMAN ACTS SUSPICIOUSLY
CHAPTER XXVIII COLEMAN'S LITTLE PLAN
CHAPTER XXIX MR. COLEMAN IS FOILED IN HIS ATTEMPT
CHAPTER XXX A DISCOVERY
CHAPTER XXXI TONY DENTON'S CALL
CHAPTER XXXII ON THE WAY TO THE BLACK HILLS
CHAPTER XXXIII TWO UNEXPECTED CHAMPIONS
CHAPTER XXXIV FENTON'S GULCH
CHAPTER XXXV BACK IN GROVETON
CHAPTER XXXVI A LETTER FROM LUKE
CHAPTER XXXVII AN INCIDENT ON THE CARS
CHAPTER XXXVIII LUKE'S RETURN
CHAPTER XXXIX HOW LUKE WAS RECEIVED
CHAPTER XL THE BANK ROBBER IS FOUND






THE YOUNG EXPLORER

OR, CLAIMING HIS FORTUNE

By Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

THE YOUNG EXPLORER
CHAPTER I. BEN'S INHERITANCE.
CHAPTER II. DEACON PITKIN'S OFFER.
CHAPTER III. SAM STURGIS' NEW IDEA.
CHAPTER IV. A BRILLIANT CHANCE.
CHAPTER V. IN SEARCH OF A PLACE.
CHAPTER VI. MR. PITCH, THE SENIOR PARTNER.
CHAPTER VII. BEN'S DINNER-GUEST.
CHAPTER VIII. A STRANGE ACQUAINTANCE.
CHAPTER IX. AT THE ASTOR HOUSE.
CHAPTER X. BEN RECEIVES A CALL.
CHAPTER XI. MISS SINCLAIR'S STRATAGEM.
CHAPTER XII. IN SAN FRANCISCO.
CHAPTER XIII. PRELIMINARY ARRANGEMENTS.
CHAPTER XI. THE CANON HOTEL.
CHAPTER XV. A POLITE HOSTESS.
CHAPTER XVI. A NEW ACQUAINTANCE.
CHAPTER XVII. A TIGHT PLACE.
CHAPTER XVIII. AN EVENING CALL.
CHAPTER XIX. BEN'S MIDNIGHT EXCURSION.
CHAPTER XX. A THIEF'S DISAPPOINTMENT.
CHAPTER XXI. BEN'S SAVINGS-BANK.
CHAPTER XXII. THE ARRIVAL AT MURPHY'S.
CHAPTER XXIII. AMONG THE SIERRAS.
CHAPTER XXIV. BEATEN AT HIS OWN GAME.
CHAPTER XXV. THE HORSE-THIEVES.
CHAPTER XXVI. WHAT NEXT?
CHAPTER XXVII. KI SING.
CHAPTER XXVIII. THE DUEL OF THE MINERS.
CHAPTER XXIX. CHINESE CHEAP LABOR.
CHAPTER XXX. A MIDNIGHT VISIT.
CHAPTER XXXI. ON THE MOUNTAIN PATH.
CHAPTER XXXII. THE MOUNTAIN CABIN.






THE YOUNG MUSICIAN
orFIGHTING HIS WAY

By Horatio Alger



CONTENTS

CHAPTER I. A CANDIDATE FOR THE POORHOUSE
CHAPTER II. PHILIP AT HOME
CHAPTER III. NICK HOLDEN'S CALL
CHAPTER IV. THE AUCTION
CHAPTER V. AN ALLIANCE AGAINST PHILIP
CHAPTER VI. FUSS ABOUT A FIDDLE
CHAPTER VII. MR. JOE TUCKER
CHAPTER XIII. IN THE ENEMY'S HANDS
CHAPTER IX. THE POORHOUSE
CHAPTER X. BAD TIDINGS
CHAPTER XI. PHILIP'S NEW ROOM
CHAPTER XII. A PAUPER'S MEAL
CHAPTER XIII. A FRIENDLY MISSION
CHAPTER XIV. PHILIP MAKES HIS ESCAPE
CHAPTER XV. ESCAPE AND FLIGHT
CHAPTER XVI. A NIGHT ADVENTURE
CHAPTER XVII. A REFORMED BURGLAR
CHAPTER XVIII. A PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT
CHAPTER XIX. NEW ACQUAINTANCES
CHAPTER XX. A LIVELY EVENING
CHAPTER XXI. FORTUNE SMILES AGAIN
CHAPTER XXII. RIVAL MUSICIANS
CHAPTER XXIII. AN HOUR OF TRIUMPH
CHAPTER XXIV. LORENZO RICCABOCCA
CHAPTER XXV. A CHANGE OF NAME
CHAPTER XXVI. A PROMISING PLAN
CHAPTER XXVII. UNEXPECTED HONORS
CHAPTER XXVIII. A TRIUMPHANT SUCCESS
CHAPTER XXIX. BESET BY CREDITORS
CHAPTER XXX. A TIMELY GIFT
CHAPTER XXXI. THE PROFESSOR'S FLIGHT
CHAPTER XXXII. THE RACE ACROSS FIELDS
CHAPTER XXXIII. THE LOST WALLET
CHAPTER XXXIV. A NEW BUSINESS PROPOSAL
CHAPTER XXXV. SQUIRE POPE IS AMAZED
CHAPTER XXXVI. THE PRETENDED GUARDIAN
CHAPTER XXXVII. HIS OWN MASTER
CHAPTER XXXVIII. AN OFFER DECLINED
CHAPTER XXXIX. AN AMBITIOUS WAYFARER
CHAPTER XL. THE INDIAN HUNTER
CHAPTER XLI. AN ADVENTURE IN THE WOODS
CHAPTER XLII. AN INDIAN AT LAST
CHAPTER XLIII. A WELCOME LETTER
CHAPTER XLIV. A FRESH START






HECTOR’S INHERITANCE
OR
THE BOYS OF SMITH INSTITUTE

By Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

HECTOR’S INHERITANCE.
CHAPTER I. MR. ROSCOE RECEIVES TWO LETTERS
CHAPTER II. RESENTING AN INSULT
CHAPTER III. HECTOR LEARNS A SECRET
CHAPTER IV. A SKIRMISH
CHAPTER V. PREPARING TO LEAVE HOME
CHAPTER VI. SMITH INSTITUTE
CHAPTER VII. THE TYRANT OF THE PLAYGROUND
CHAPTER XIII. IN THE SCHOOLROOM
CHAPTER IX. THE CLASS IN VIRGIL
CHAPTER X. DINNER AT SMITH INSTITUTE
CHAPTER XI. HECTOR RECEIVES A SUMMONS
CHAPTER XII. THE IMPENDING CONFLICT
CHAPTER XIII. WHO SHALL BE VICTOR?
CHAPTER XIV. SOCRATES CALLS HECTOR TO ACCOUNT
CHAPTER XV. THE USHER CONFIDES IN HECTOR
CHAPTER XVI. TOSSED IN A BLANKET
CHAPTER XVII. JIM SMITH’S REVENGE
CHAPTER XVIII. THE MISSING WALLET IS FOUND
CHAPTER XIX. A DRAMATIC SCENE
CHAPTER XX. HECTOR GAINS A VICTORY
CHAPTER XXI. THE USHER IS DISCHARGED
CHAPTER XXII. THE WELCOME LETTER
CHAPTER XXIII. ANOTHER CHANCE FOR THE USHER
CHAPTER XXIV. THE YOUNG DETECTIVES
CHAPTER XXV. SMITH INSTITUTE GROWS UNPOPULAR
CHAPTER XXVI. HECTOR’S ARRIVAL IN NEW YORK
CHAPTER XXVII. LARRY DEANE
CHAPTER XXVIII. TWO MORE ACQUAINTANCES
CHAPTER XXIX. JIM SMITH EFFECTS A LOAN
CHAPTER XXX. A BRAVE DEED
CHAPTER XXXI. AN IMPORTANT LETTER
CHAPTER XXXII. A WAYWARD YOUTH
CHAPTER XXXIII. MR. ROSCOE MAKES A DISCOVERY
CHAPTER XXXIV. FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF SAN FRANCISCO
CHAPTER XXXV. THE PRODIGAL
CHAPTER XXXVI. HOW HECTOR SUCCEEDED IN SACRAMENTO
CHAPTER XXXVII. A NARROW ESCAPE
CHAPTER XXXVIII. CONCLUSION






DO AND DARE
or
A BRAVE BOY'S FIGHT FOR FORTUNE

By Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

CHAPTER I. THE POST OFFICE AT WAYNEBORO
CHAPTER II. HERBERT'S CHANCE
CHAPTER III. A PRODIGAL SON
CHAPTER IV. HERBERT LOSES HIS PLACE
CHAPTER V. EBEN'S SCHEME
CHAPTER VI. HERBERT'S GOOD LUCK
CHAPTER VII. EBEN GROWS ENVIOUS
CHAPTER VIII. EBEN'S ASSURANCE
CHAPTER IX. THE SOLITARY FARMHOUSE
CHAPTER X. AN EXCITING SCENE
CHAPTER XI. TRIED FOR THEFT
CHAPTER XII. EBEN'S TRUMP CARD
CHAPTER XIII. EBEN'S LAST HOPE FAILS
CHAPTER XIV. A TRIP TO BOSTON
CHAPTER XV. AN OBLIGING GUIDE
CHAPTER XVI. A NEW BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL
CHAPTER XVII. AN ACCEPTABLE PRESENT
CHAPTER XVIII. A THIEF IN TROUBLE
CHAPTER XIX. EBENEZER GRAHAM'S GRIEF
CHAPTER XX. AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE IN CHICAGO
CHAPTER XXI. COL. WARNER
CHAPTER XXII. A MOUNTAIN STAGE
CHAPTER XXIII. A STARTLING REVELATION
CHAPTER XXIV. A MORNING WALK
CHAPTER XXV. MELVILLE MAKES A SENSATION
CHAPTER XXVI. A COUNCIL OF WAR
CHAPTER XXVII. COL. WARNER CHANGES FRONT
CHAPTER XXVIII. THE CONSPIRATORS IN COUNCIL
CHAPTER XXIX. A NEW HOME IN THE WOODS
CHAPTER XXX. A TERRIBLE MOMENT
CHAPTER XXXI. JACK HOLDEN ON THE INDIAN QUESTION
CHAPTER XXXII. THE BLAZING STAR MINE
CHAPTER XXXIII. GOOD NEWS FROM THE MINE
CHAPTER XXXIV. TWO OLD ACQUAINTANCES REAPPEAR
CHAPTER XXXV. MELVILLE IN PERIL
CHAPTER XXXVI. THE MINE IS SOLD
CHAPTER XXXVII. TO THE RESCUE
CHAPTER XXXVIII. CONCLUSION






TRY AND TRUST

Or, Abner Holden's Bound Boy

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

CONTENTS

CHAPTER I AROUND THE BREAKFAST TABLE
CHAPTER II INTRODUCING THE HERO
CHAPTER III A COLLISION
CHAPTER IV A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE
CHAPTER V THE ENVELOPE
CHAPTER VI ON THE WAY
CHAPTER VII A NEW HOME
CHAPTER VIII THE GHOST IN THE ATTIC
CHAPTER IX EXPOSING A FRAUD
CHAPTER X THE CLOUDS GATHER
CHAPTER XI A CRISIS
CHAPTER XII RALPH THE RANGER
CHAPTER XIII A MOMENT OF PERIL
CHAPTER XIV TAKEN PRISONER
CHAPTER XV A FOUR-FOOTED FOE
CHAPTER XVI JUST TOO LATE
CHAPTER XVII NEW ACQUAINTANCES
CHAPTER XVIII A YOUNG ARISTOCRAT
CHAPTER XIX A SUSPICIOUS CHARACTER
CHAPTER XX FACING A BURGLAR
CHAPTER XXI HERBERT'S REWARD
CHAPTER XXII ROBBED IN THE NIGHT
CHAPTER XXIII A BUSINESS CALL
CHAPTER XXIV FINDING A BOARDING PLACE
CHAPTER XXV GETTING A SITUATION
CHAPTER XXVI A FAMILY COUNCIL
CHAPTER XXVII AT THE CONCERT
CHAPTER XXVIII PETER GREENLEAF AGAIN
CHAPTER XXIX SPARRING
CHAPTER XXX AN UNEXPECTED BLOW
CHAPTER XXXI MR. STANTON IS SURPRISED
CHAPTER XXXII RISEN FROM THE DEAD
CHAPTER XXXIII A FRIEND IN NEED
CHAPTER XXXIV CONCLUSION






HELPING HIMSELF

Or, Grant Thornton's Ambition

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

New York



CONTENTS

CHAPTER I THE MINISTER'S SON
CHAPTER II GRANT MAKES TWO BUSINESS CALLS
CHAPTER III GRANT WALKS TO SOMERSET
CHAPTER IV A TIMELY RESCUE
CHAPTER V MRS. THORNTON'S PEARLS
CHAPTER VI GRANT GETS INTO UNEXPECTED TROUBLE
CHAPTER VII MRS. SIMPSON COMES TO GRIEF
CHAPTER VIII GRANT TAKES A DECISIVE STEP
CHAPTER IX 'UNCLE GODFREY PARTS FROM GRANT
CHAPTER X A DAY IN WALL STREET
CHAPTER XI GRANT MAKES A FRIEND
CHAPTER XII MRS. ESTABROOK'S PLANS
CHAPTER XIII TWO VIEWS OF TOM CALDER
CHAPTER XIV WILLIS FORD'S NEW FRIENDS
CHAPTER XV AN ARTFUL TRAP
CHAPTER XVI GRANT FALLS UNDER SUSPICION
CHAPTER XVII THE TELLTALE KEY
CHAPTER XVIII GRANT'S ENEMIES TRIUMPH
CHAPTER XIX IMPORTANT EVIDENCE
CHAPTER XX AT THE FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL
CHAPTER XXI THE THIEF IS DISCOVERED
CHAPTER XXII WILLIS FORD AT BAY
CHAPTER XXIII JUSTICE TRIUMPHS
CHAPTER XXIV STARTLING NEWS
CHAPTER XXV ANXIOUS INQUIRIES
CHAPTER XXVI A WESTERN CABIN
CHAPTER XXVII THE RIDE TO BARTON'S
CHAPTER XXVIII HERBERT IS PROVIDED WITH A NEW HOME
CHAPTER XXIX INTRODUCES MR. BARTON
CHAPTER XXX A MODEL HOUSEHOLD
CHAPTER XXXI THE HOUSEKEEPER'S CRIME
CHAPTER XXXII HOPE DEFERRED
CHAPTER XXXIII THE JOURNEY BEGINS
CHAPTER XXIV MRS. BARTON'S SURPRISE
CHAPTER XXXV HERBERT BREAKS DOWN
CHAPTER XXXVI GRANT RECEIVES A LETTER
CHAPTER XXXVII WILLIS FORD FINDS THE RUNAWAYS
CHAPTER XXXVIII FORD TAKES A BOLD STEP, BUT FAILS
CHAPTER XXXIX THE HOUSEKEEPER'S RETRIBUTION
CHAPTER XL CONCLUSION






NOTHING TO EAT

By Horatio Alger and Thomas Chandler Haliburton




CONTENTS

NOTHING TO EAT.
The Argument
The Proof—the Queen of Fashion
The Object aimed at.
What another Poet did.
How the Author sometimes Dines.
Merdle the Banker.
Places Where Mortals Dine.
Things That Mortals Eat There.
The Invitation.
The Merdle Origin.
Mrs. Merdle At Home.
Mrs. Merdle goes to Market.
The Dinner-bell Rings.
The Dinner Table Talk.
Mrs. Merdle doubts Paradise's Uneating Pleasure.
Mrs. Merdle Discourseth of Things Earthly.
Mrs. Merdle Discourseth of Things Eatable.
Mrs. Merdle Ordereth the Second Course.
Mrs. Merdle Discourseth of Hygiene and Fish Sauce.
Mrs. Merdle Describeth her Doctor.
Mrs. Merdle Discourseth again on Dinner.
Mrs. Merdle Accepteth of a slight Dinner, suitable for a Woman suffering with Dyspepsia.
Mrs. Merdle Discourseth of Wishes and her Sufferings.
Mrs. Merdle Discourseth of Pudding.
Mrs. Merdle Discourseth of the necessity of good Wine and other Matters.
Mrs. Merdle Suggesteth that Dinner being finished, the Gentlement will Smoke. In the meantime, she Discourseth.
Mrs. Merdle, having “Nibbled a Little” for two Hours at Dinner, retireth from the Table unsatisfied.
The Poet Moralizeth—He Discourseth to those who Gorge and Complain.
He Discourseth of the Wherefore of Bachelorism.
He Discourseth of What some Mortals Live for.
He Imploreth Mercy upon those condemned with fashionable folly to Marry, and Illustrateth their Condition.
He Imploreth Merry for other Unfortunate Beings.
He Discourseth of a Common Prayer.
He Discourseth of Trouble and Sorrow.
He Moralizeth upon what a Day may Bring forth.






BOUND TO RISE

Or, UP THE LADDER

By Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

BIOGRAPHY AND BIBLIOGRAPHY
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II. A CALAMITY
CHAPTER III. HIRAM'S MOTTO
CHAPTER IV. A SUM IN ARITHMETIC
CHAPTER V. THE PRIZE WINNER
CHAPTER VI. LOOKING OUT ON THE WORLD
CHAPTER VII. IN FRANKLIN'S FOOTSTEPS
CHAPTER VIII. HARRY'S DECISION
CHAPTER IX. LEAVING HOME
CHAPTER X. THE GENERAL
CHAPTER XI. IN SEARCH OF WORK
CHAPTER XII. THE NEW BOARDER
CHAPTER XIII. AN INVITATION DECLINED
CHAPTER XIV. THE TAILOR'S CUSTOMER
CHAPTER XV. "BY EXPRESS"
CHAPTER XVI. ASKING A FAVOR
CHAPTER XVII. THE NIGHT SCHOLARS
CHAPTER XVIII. LOST, OR STOLEN
CHAPTER XIX. AN UNWELCOME VISITOR
CHAPTER XX.
CHAPTER XXI. IN THE TAILOR'S POWER
CHAPTER XXII. THE COMING OF THE MAGICIAN
CHAPTER XXIII. THE VENTRILOQUIST
CHAPTER XXIV. HARRY'S LETTER
CHAPTER XXV. A STRANGE COMPANION
CHAPTER XXVI. PAGES FROM THE PAST
CHAPTER XXVII. A MYSTIFYING PERFORMANCE
CHAPTER XXVII. AN UNEXPECTED PAYMENT
CHAPTER XXIX. IN THE PRINTING OFFICE
CHAPTER XXX. THE YOUNG TREASURER
CHAPTER XXXI.
CHAPTER XXXII. THE GOOD SAMARITAN
CHAPTER XXXIII. THE REWARD OF FIDELITY
CHAPTER XXXIV. IN DIFFICULTY
CHAPTER XXXV. SETTLED






WALTER SHERWOOD'S PROBATION

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

CONTENTS

CHAPTER I WALTER SHERWOOD'S LETTER
CHAPTER II DR. MACK GETS SOME INFORMATION
CHAPTER III A COLLEGE BANQUET
CHAPTER IV THE DAY AFTER THE FEAST
CHAPTER V WALTER TAKES MATTERS PHILOSOPHICALLY
CHAPTER VI TRUE FRIEND AND FALSE
CHAPTER VII WALTER'S EXPERIMENT BEGINS
CHAPTER VIII WALTER BUYS A WATCH
CHAPTER IX AN INGENIOUS SCHEME
CHAPTER X AT THE INDIANA HOUSE
CHAPTER XI THE MAN FROM DAKOTA
CHAPTER XII IN SEARCH OF EMPLOYMENT
CHAPTER XIII A YOUNG INSURANCE AGENT
CHAPTER XIV AN EXCITING ENCOUNTER
CHAPTER XV THE EXCITEMENT DEEPENS
CHAPTER XVI WALTER GOES INTO A NEW BUSINESS
CHAPTER XVII WALTER'S VISITORS
CHAPTER XVIII WALTER IS TURNED ADRIFT
CHAPTER XIX WALTER MEETS PROFESSOR ROBINSON
CHAPTER XX ON THE ROAD
CHAPTER XXI MISS LONGWOOD'S PARTY
CHAPTER XXII AN ADVENTURE
CHAPTER XXIII WALTER AND THE HIGHWAYMAN
CHAPTER XXIV AN ATTEMPT TO RECOVER THE REVOLVER
CHAPTER XXV DICK RANNEY'S SCHEME
CHAPTER XXVI THE EVENTS OF A NIGHT
CHAPTER XXVII WALTER BECOMES A CAPITALIST
CHAPTER XXVIII WALTER GOES OUT OF BUSINESS
CHAPTER XXIX WALTER BUYS A HORSE
CHAPTER XXX WALTER FINDS HIMSELF IN A TIGHT PLACE
CHAPTER XXXI IN THE LOCKUP
CHAPTER XXXII AN AWFUL MOMENT
CHAPTER XXXIII WALTER SAVES ANOTHER'S LIFE
CHAPTER XXXIV A TERRIBLE ORDEAL
CHAPTER XXXV THE EMPTY JAIL
CHAPTER XXXVI COLONEL RICHARD OWEN
CHAPTER XXXVII WALTER IS VINDICATED
CHAPTER XXXVIII AN OPENING AT SHELBY
CHAPTER XXXIX THE NEW MASTER
CHAPTER XL. BEN IS SUBDUED
CHAPTER XLI CONCLUSION






HERBERT CARTER'S LEGACY

Or The Inventor's Son

By Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

CHAPTER I MRS. CARTER RECEIVES A LETTER
CHAPTER II WHAT THE LETTER CONTAINED
CHAPTER III HERBERT MEETS A RELATIVE
CHAPTER IV READING THE WILL
CHAPTER V WHAT CAME AFTERWARD
CHAPTER VI THE LAWYER'S HOME
CHAPTER VII A WELCOME DISCOVERY
CHAPTER VIII HERBERT'S RETURN
CHAPTER IX A BUSINESS CONFIDENCE
CHAPTER X SQUIRE LEECH IS BAFFLED
CHAPTER XI SICKNESS
CHAPTER XII POOR AND PROUD
CHAPTER XIII MR. BANKS, THE SUPERINTENDENT
CHAPTER XIV HERBERT'S NEW UNDERTAKING
CHAPTER XV THE CRISIS APPROACHES
CHAPTER XVI AN UNEXPECTED OFFER
CHAPTER XVII WHAT THE LETTER CONTAINED
CHAPTER XVIII HOW THE SQUIRE WAS CIRCUMVENTED
CHAPTER XIX HERBERT BECOMES A PROFESSOR
CHAPTER XX PROSPECT POND
CHAPTER XXI ROWING
CHAPTER XXII ANDREW TEMPLE
CHAPTER XXIII TEMPLE THE TEMPTER
CHAPTER XXIV JAMES IS SNUBBED
CHAPTER XXV THE NEW BOAT
CHAPTER XXVI THE RIVAL BOATMEN
CHAPTER XXVII THE RACE
CHAPTER XXVIII MRS. CARTER'S GUEST
CHAPTER XXIX A BITTER PILL
CHAPTER XXX OUT OF WORK AGAIN
CHAPTER XXXI A NEW START
CHAPTER XXXII OPENING THE CAMPAIGN
CHAPTER XXXIII HERBERT AS A NEWSBOY
CHAPTER XXXIV HERBERT'S LEGACY
CHAPTER XXXV HERBERT'S RETURN
CHAPTER XXXVI CONCLUSION






FACING THE WORLD

By Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

PREFACE
CHAPTER I HARRY RECEIVES A LETTER
CHAPTER II THE DANGER SIGNAL
CHAPTER III HARRY DISAGREES WITH HIS GUARDIAN
CHAPTER IV MRS. FOX COMES TO GRIEF
CHAPTER V MR. FOX LEARNS HARRY'S SECRET
CHAPTER VI AN EXCITING CHASE
CHAPTER VII A NEW ENGAGEMENT
CHAPTER VIII A LIBERAL OFFER
CHAPTER IX THE PASSENGERS
CHAPTER X THE YOUNG SAILOR
CHAPTER XI A SENSATIONAL SCENE
CHAPTER XII A STORM
CHAPTER XIII "WHO WILL STAY?"
CHAPTER XIV THE WRECK OF THE NANTUCKET
CHAPTER XV THE LAST OF THE "NANTUCKET"
CHAPTER XVI CONCLUSION






BRAVE AND BOLD

Or THE FORTUNES OF ROBERT RUSHTON

By Horatio Alger Jr.

CONTENTS

I., THE YOUNG RIVALS.
II., PUNISHING A COWARD
III., THE SPECIAL DEPOSIT.
IV., THE VOICE OF CONSCIENCE.
V., DISCHARGED
VI., HALBERT'S DISCOMFITURE.
VII., THE STRANGE PASSENGER.
VIII., THE OLD FARMHOUSE.
IX., THE UNWELCOME GUEST.
X., UNCLE AND NEPHEW.
XI., ROBERT COMES TO THE RESCUE.
XII., ESCAPE.
XIII., REVENGE.
XIV., TWO UNSATISFACTORY INTERVIEWS.
XV., TWO UNSATISFACTORY INTERVIEWS.
XVI., ON THE RAILROAD TRACK.
XVII., THE YOUNG CAPITALIST.
XVIII., A VISIT TO THE LAWYER.
XIX., THE MESSAGE FROM THE SEA.
XX., A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE.
XXI., A DENIAL.
XXII., ROBERT'S NEW PROJECT.
XXIII., A DISHONEST BAGGAGE-SMASHER.
XXIV., A GOOD BEGINNING.
XXV., A DECLARATION OF WAR.
XXVI., OUT ON THE OCEAN.
XXVII., FRANK PRICE.
XXVIII., THE NEW CAPTAIN.
XXIX., THE CAPTAIN'S REVENGE.
XXX., A FRIEND IN NEED.
XXXI., THE ISLAND REALM.
XXXII., A SUCCESSFUL MISSION.
XXXIII., DEFEATED.
XXXIV., THE CUP AND THE LIP.
XXXV. CONCLUSION.






THE STORE BOY

By Horato Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

CHAPTER I BEN BARCLAY MEETS A TRAMP
CHAPTER II BEN AND HIS MOTHER
CHAPTER III MRS. BARCLAY'S CALLERS
CHAPTER IV UNPLEASANT BUSINESS
CHAPTER V PROFESSOR HARRINGTON'S ENTERTAINMENT
CHAPTER VI TWO YOUNG RIVALS
CHAPTER VII THE TRAMP MAKES ANOTHER CALL
CHAPTER VIII SQUIRE DAVENPORT'S FINANCIAL OPERATION
CHAPTER IX A PROSPECT OF TROUBLE
CHAPTER X BEN GOES TO NEW YORK
CHAPTER XI THE MADISON AVENUE STAGE
CHAPTER XII BEN'S LUCK
CHAPTER XIII A STARTLING EVENT
CHAPTER XIV BEN SHOWS HIMSELF A HERO
CHAPTER XV BEN LOSES HIS PLACE
CHAPTER XVI BEN FINDS TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT
CHAPTER XVII WHAT THE LETTER CONTAINED
CHAPTER XVIII FAREWELL TO PENTONVILLE
CHAPTER XIX A COOL RECEPTION
CHAPTER XX ENTERING UPON HIS DUTIES
CHAPTER XXI AT THE THEATER
CHAPTER XXII A MYSTERIOUS LETTER
CHAPTER XXIII BEN'S VISIT TO THIRTY-FIRST STREET
CHAPTER XXIV BEN ON TRIAL
CHAPTER XXV CONRAD TAKES A BOLD STEP
CHAPTER XXVI MR. LYNX, THE DETECTIVE
CHAPTER XXVII THE TELLTALE TICKET
CHAPTER XXVIII MRS. HILL'S MALICE
CHAPTER XXIX SOME UNEXPECTED CHANGES
CHAPTER XXX BEN "GOES WEST"
CHAPTER XXXI MR. JACKSON RECEIVES A CALL
CHAPTER XXXII BEN SELLS THE FARM
CHAPTER XXXIII GOOD NEWS
CHAPTER XXXIV CONRAD GOES INTO WALL STREET
CHAPTER XXXV TURNING THE TABLES
CHAPTER XXXVI A LETTER FROM ROSE GARDINER
CHAPTER XXXVII BEN'S VISIT TO PENTONVILLE
CHAPTER XXXVIII CONCLUSION






JACK'S WARD

OR THE BOY GUARDIAN

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

CONTENTS

BIOGRAPHY AND BIBLIOGRAPHY
CHAPTER I JACK HARDING GETS A JOB
CHAPTER II THE EVENTS OF AN EVENING
CHAPTER III JACK'S NEW PLAN
CHAPTER IV MRS. HARDING TAKES A BOARDER
CHAPTER V THE CAPTAIN'S DEPARTURE
CHAPTER VI THE LANDLORD'S VISIT
CHAPTER VII THE NEW YEAR'S GIFT
CHAPTER VIII A LUCKY RESCUE
CHAPTER IX WHAT THE ENVELOPE CONTAINED
CHAPTER X JACK'S MISCHIEF
CHAPTER XI MISS HARDING'S MISTAKE
CHAPTER XII SEVEN YEARS
CHAPTER XIII A MYSTERIOUS VISITOR
CHAPTER XIV PREPARING FOR A JOURNEY
CHAPTER XV THE JOURNEY
CHAPTER XVI UNEXPECTED QUARTERS
CHAPTER XVII SUSPENSE
CHAPTER XVIII HOW IDA FARED
CHAPTER XIX BAD MONEY
CHAPTER XX DOUBTS AND FEARS
CHAPTER XXI AUNT RACHEL'S MISHAPS
CHAPTER XXII THE FLOWER GIRL
CHAPTER XXIII JACK OBTAINS INFORMATION
CHAPTER XXIV JACK'S DISCOVERY
CHAPTER XXV CAUGHT IN A TRAP
CHAPTER XXVI DR. ROBINSON
CHAPTER XXVII JACK BEGINS TO REALIZE HIS SITUATION
CHAPTER XXVIII THE SECRET STAIRCASE
CHAPTER XXIX JACK IS DETECTED
CHAPTER XXX JACK'S TRIUMPH
CHAPTER XXXI MR. JOHN SOMERVILLE
CHAPTER XXXII A PROVIDENTIAL MEETING
CHAPTER XXXIII IDA IS FOUND
CHAPTER XXXIV NEVER TOO LATE TO MEND
CHAPTER XXXV JACK'S RETURN
CHAPTER XXXVI CONCLUSION






ONLY AN IRISH BOY

Or, Andy Burke's Fortunes

by Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

ONLY AN IRISH BOY
CHAPTER I ANDY BURKE
CHAPTER II A SKIRMISH
CHAPTER III ANDY AND HIS MOTHER
CHAPTER IV MRS. PRESTON
CHAPTER V A PROFITABLE JOB
CHAPTER VI THE TWO OLD MAIDS
CHAPTER VII ANDY OBTAINS A PLACE
CHAPTER VIII THE MIDNIGHT ALARM
CHAPTER IX WHAT FOLLOWED
CHAPTER X ANDY'S DEBUT AT SCHOOL
CHAPTER XI A GAME OF BALL
CHAPTER XII A LITTLE DIFFICULTY
CHAPTER XIII GODFREY'S REBELLION
CHAPTER XIV MR. STONE IS CALLED TO ACCOUNT
CHAPTER XV MRS. PRESTON'S DISCOMFITURE
CHAPTER XVI THE CHRISTMAS PRESENT
CHAPTER XVII INTRODUCES AN ADVENTURER
CHAPTER XVIII RIDING WITH A HIGHWAYMAN
CHAPTER XIX BAFFLED A ROBBER
CHAPTER XX HOW THE NEWS WAS RECEIVED
CHAPTER XXI A MODEL WIFE
CHAPTER XXII COLONEL PRESTON'S RECOVERY
CHAPTER XXIII MRS. BURKE HAS GOOD FORTUNE
CHAPTER XXIV ANDY'S JOURNEY
CHAPTER XXV THE MERCHANT FROM PORTLAND
CHAPTER XXVI SPINNING THE WEB
CHAPTER XXVII THE DROP GAME
CHAPTER XXVIII THE GUEST OF TWO HOTELS
CHAPTER XXIX A STARTLING EVENT
CHAPTER XXX COLONEL PRESTON'S WILL
CHAPTER XXXI MRS. PRESTON'S INTENTIONS
CHAPTER XXXII MRS. PRESTON'S REVENGE
CHAPTER XXXIII ANDY LOSES HIS PLACE
CHAPTER XXXIV THE WILL AT LAST
CHAPTER XXXV MRS. PRESTON IS UNPLEASANTLY SURPRISED
CHAPTER XXXVI ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL






MAKING HIS WAY

OR FRANK COURTNEY'S STRUGGLE UPWARD

By Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

I Two School Friends
II The Telegram
III Frank's Bereavement
IV Mrs. Manning's Will
V Disinherited
VI An Unsatisfactory Interview
VII A School Friend
VIII A New Plan
IX The New Owner of Ajax
X Mark Yields to Temptation
XI Mark Gets into Trouble
XII Suspended
XIII Mr. Manning's New Plan
XIV Good-bye
XV Erastus Tarbox of Newark
XVI An Unpleasant Discovery
XVII The Way of the World
XVIII Frank Arrives in New York
XIX Frank Seeks Employment in Vain
XX An Adventure in Wall Street
XXI The Capture
XXII The Young Tea Merchant
XXIII Frank Meets Mr. Manning and Mark
XXIV A Discouraging Day
XXV Perplexity
XXVI Frank Hears Something to His Advantage
XXVII An Incident in a Street Car
XXVIII Frank Makes an Evening Call
XXIX Frank Is Offered a Position
XXX Frank as Private Secretary
XXXI A Letter from Mr. Tarbox
XXXII Mr. Percival's Proposal
XXXIII Preparing for a Journey
XXXIV Frank Reaches Jackson
XXXV Dick Hamlin
XXXVI Mr. Fairfield, the Agent
XXXVII Frank Receives a Letter from Mr. Percival
XXXVIII The Agent Is Notified
XXXIX An Important Discovery
XL Jonas Barton
XLI Conclusion






ANDY GRANT'S PLUCK

By Horatio Alger, Jr.


CONTENTS

BIOGRAPHY AND BIBLIOGRAPHY
ANDY GRANT'S PLUCK.
CHAPTER I. THE TELEGRAM.
CHAPTER II. SQUIRE CARTER.
CHAPTER III. ANDY LEAVES THE ACADEMY.
CHAPTER IV. PREPARING FOR THE PICNIC.
CHAPTER V. THE BOAT RACE.
CHAPTER VI. A LIBERAL OFFER.
CHAPTER VII. AN ENCOUNTER WITH A TRAMP.
CHAPTER VIII. A MOMENT OF DANGER.
CHAPTER IX. CONRAD'S SCHEME.
CHAPTER X. THE TRAMP'S MISTAKE.
CHAPTER XI. CONRAD'S DISAPPOINTMENT.
CHAPTER XII. SOMETHING UNEXPECTED.
CHAPTER XIII. ANDY LEAVES HOME.
CHAPTER XIV. THE FIRST DAY IN NEW YORK.
CHAPTER XV. ANDY'S OPPOSITE NEIGHBOR.
CHAPTER XVI. ANDY AT WORK.
CHAPTER XVII. ANDY'S FELLOW BOARDERS.
CHAPTER XVIII. A PLOT AGAINST ANDY.
CHAPTER XIX. ANDY IS DISCHARGED.
CHAPTER XX. AN INVITATION TO DINNER
CHAPTER XXI. NEW PROSPECTS.
CHAPTER XXII. JOHN CRANDALL SEEKS TO INJURE ANDY
CHAPTER XXIII. MR. FLINT'S RETURN.
CHAPTER XXIV. ANDY MAKES AN INVESTMENT.
CHAPTER XXV. SQUIRE CARTER'S RELATIVES.
CHAPTER XXVI. MR. WARREN AND HIS SUCCESS.
CHAPTER XXVII. ANDY MAKES A COMMISSION.
CHAPTER XXVIII. ANDY'S VISIT HOME.
CHAPTER XXIX. THE INTEREST IS PAID.
CHAPTER XXX. AN UNEXPECTED PROPOSAL.
CHAPTER XXXI. THE TRAP.
CHAPTER XXXII. A CRITICAL MOMENT.
CHAPTER XXXIII. A SUDDEN TRAGEDY.
CHAPTER XXXIV. SETH JOHNSON'S GIFT.
CHAPTER XXXV. THE RETURN OF AN OLD FRIEND.
CHAPTER XXXVI. SAD FOREBODINGS.
CHAPTER XXXVII. CONCLUSION.






FROM CANAL BOY TO PRESIDENT

or the Boyhood and Manhood of James A. Garfield

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

CONTENTS

Chapter I. The First Pair Of Shoes.
Chapter II Growing In Wisdom And Stature.
Chapter III In Quest Of Fortune.
Chapter IV On The Tow-Path.
Chapter V An Important Conversation.
Chapter VI James Leaves The Canal.
Chapter VII The Choice Of A Vocation
Chapter VIII Geauga Seminary.
Chapter IX Ways And Means.
Chapter X A Cousin's Reminiscences.
Chapter XI Ledge Hill School
Chapter XII Who Shall Be Master?
Chapter XIII Ames Leaves Geauga Seminary
Chapter XIV At Hiram Institute.
Chapter XV Three Busy Years.
Chapter XVI Entering Williams College.
Chapter XVII Life In College.
Chapter XVIII The Canal-Boy Becomes A College President.
Chapter XIX Garfield As A College President.
Chapter XX Garfield Becomes A State Senator.
Chapter XXI A Difficult Duty.
Chapter XXII John Jordan's Dangerous Journey.
Chapter XXIII Garfield's Bold Strategy.
Chapter XXIV The Battle Of Middle Creek.
Chapter XXV The Perilous Trip Up The Big Sandy.
Chapter XXVI The Canal-Boy Becomes A Congressman.
Chapter XXVII Garfield's Course In Congress.
Chapter XXVIII The Man For The Hour.
Chapter XXIX Garfield As A Lawyer.
Chapter XXX The Scholar In Politics.
Chapter XXXI The Tributes Of Friends.
Chapter XXXII From Canal-Boy To President.
Chapter XXXIII The New Administration.
Chapter XXXIV The Tragic End.
Chapter XXXV Mr. Depew's Estimate Of Garfield.
Chapter XXXVI The Lessons Of His Life.






FRANK AND FEARLESS

OR THE FORTUNES OF JASPER KENT



CONTENTS

I. Jasper's Victory, 1
II. Strange News, 10
III. Jasper Recognizes the Visitor, 19
IV. Thorn's Revenge, 29
V. Jasper's Return Home, 37
VI. The Step-Mother, 46
VII. New Relations, 54
VIII. Sudden Death, 63
IX. A Declaration of War, 72
X. Nicholas Appears upon the Scene, 81
XI. The Outbreak of Hostilities, 90
XII. A Scheme of Vengeance, 101
XIII. Mrs. Kent is Foiled, 108
XIV. Mediation, 117
XV. Good-Bye, 126
XVI. An Unpleasant Adventure, 135
XVII. The Deserted House, 144
XVIII. The Kidnapped Child, 153
XIX. A Brute in Human Shape, 158
XX. A Strange Commission, 169
XXI. Jasper is Intrusted with a Delicate Commission, 179
XXII. A Business Max's Suspicions, 188
XXIII. Where Jasper Found Dick, 197
XXIV. The Sleeping Potion, 207
XXV. Jasper Finds Himself a Prisoner, 213
XXVI. In Confinement, 217
XXVII. An Unexpected Friend, 225
XVIII. Escape, 230
XXIX. Jasper in a New Character, 236
XXX. Jasper Gets a Place, 245
XXXI. The Unwelcome Relative, 255
XXXII. A Cold Reception, 263
XXXIII. Dick Punishes Nicholas, 270
XXXIV. An Important Commission, 279
XXXV. An Indian Maiden, 283
XXXVI. In Difficulties, 290
XXXVII. A Startling Summons, 303
XXXVIII. Dick Comes Back, 308
XXXIX. How It All Ended, 318






YOUNG CAPTAIN JACK

OR, THE SON OF A SOLDIER

By Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS.

THE ENCOUNTER ON THE BRIDGE, 1
DARCY GILBERT'S STORY, 9
A MYSTERY OF THE PAST, 16
ON BOARD THE WRECK, 23
OLD BEN HAS A VISITOR, 30
MRS. RUTHVEN'S STORY, 38
A SETBACK FOR ST. JOHN, 47
THE HOME GUARDS OF OLDVILLE, 54
DR. MACKEY INVESTIGATES, 63
THE PAPERS ON THE WRECK, 71
MRS. RUTHVEN SPEAKS HER MIND, 78
THE BOAT RACE ON THE BAY, 86
DR. MACKEY TELLS HIS STORY, 95
JACK SPEAKS HIS MIND, 105
CAPTAIN JACK AT THE FRONT, 114
COLONEL STANTON'S VISIT, 125
A SCENE IN THE SUMMERHOUSE, 134
MEETING OF THE COUSINS, 143
A SUMMONS FROM THE FRONT, 154
THE STORM OF BATTLE AGAIN, 163
A LIVELY FIRE, 172
AFTER THE BATTLE, 180
DR. MACKEY'S BOLD MOVE, 188
THE HUNT FOR JACK, 197
A REMARKABLE REVELATION, 204
DR. MACKEY SHOWS HIS HAND, 212
COLONEL STANTON'S TALE, 220
IN THE HANDS OF THE GUERRILLAS, 228
THE ESCAPE FROM THE CAVE, 235
BROUGHT TO BAY, 243
FATHER AND SON—CONCLUSION, 252






FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS

OR, JACOB MARLOWE'S SECRET

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

CONTENTS

I. A NEW ARRIVAL IN LAKEVILLE. 3
II. UNCLE JACOB'S RECEPTION. 10
III. A VISIT TO THE FACTORY. 16
IV. UNCLE JACOB'S STARTLING REVELATION. 23
V. UNCLE JACOB RECEIVES HIS WALKING PAPERS. 31
VI SQUIRE MARLOWE IS SURPRISED. 39
VII. UNCLE JACOB LEAVES LAKEVILLE. 46
VIII. DISCHARGED. 54
IX. MRS. BARTON'S SECRET. 61
X. STOLEN MONEY. 69
XI. THE TWENTY-DOLLAR BILL. 77
XII. MR. JONES IS EXCITED. 84
XIII. PERCY GETS RID OF THE BILL. 88
XIV. BERT STANDS TRIAL. 92
XV. BERT'S TRIUMPHANT VINDICATION. 100
XVI. WHAT BECAME OF THE STOLEN NOTE. 108
XVII. AFTER THE TRIAL. 116
XVIII. BERT OBTAINS WORK. 123
XIX. BERT'S EXPERIENCE AS A FARMER'S BOY. 131
XX. BERT IS PLACED IN AN EMBARRASSING POSITION. 138
XXI. THE MIDNIGHT VISIT TO THE PANTRY. 146
XXII. A PANIC AT FARMER WILSON'S. 154
XXIII. BERT FORMS A RESOLUTION. 161
XXIV. THE OFFICE OF THE MAGNET MINE. 169
XXV. AN ADVERTISEMENT AND WHAT CAME OF IT. 176
XXVI. BERT SECURES BOARD IN HARRISBURG. 183
XXVII. A BOARDING-HOUSE IN HARRISBURG. 191
XXVIII. BERT'S FIRST APPEARANCE ON ANY STAGE. 199
XXIX. BERT SECURES A BOX OF MR. HARDING'S PAPERS. 207
XXX. BERT OBTAINS AN IMPORTANT CLEW. 213
XXXI. SQUIRE MARLOWE IS SURPRISED. 220
XXXII. HIRAM FRENCH, OF CHICAGO. 228
XXXIII. A LATE ARRIVAL AT MRS. BARTON'S COTTAGE. 235
XXXIV. BERT INTERVIEWS HARDING'S SISTER. 243
XXXV. SUCCESS COMES STRANGELY. 250
XXXVI. RALPH HARDING IS FOUND. 258
XXXVII. ALBERT MARLOWE MEETS HIS VICTIM. 266
XXXVIII. MR. BARTON DEFIES THE SQUIRE. 271
XXXIX. CONCLUSION. 276






RANDY OF THE RIVER

THE ADVENTURES OF A YOUNG DECKHAND

By Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

Something about Randy 7
At the Fishing Hole 17
Exposing Bob Bangs 26
Randy at Home 36
The Result of a Quarrel 45
The Iron Works Affair 54
More Troubles for Randy 62
Randy and His Uncle Peter 70
The New Home 80
Sammy's Fourth of July 88
Randy to the Rescue 99
A Steamboat Man 108
Mr. Shalley Makes an Offer 118
Bob Bangs and His Horse 127
Randy as a Deckhand 135
In New York City 145
The Purser Has His Say 153
A Meeting on the River 161
An Unlooked-for Encounter 169
What Came of a Demand 177
Randy Visits His Home 186
Mr. Bartlett Makes a Move 193
The Papers in the Safe 201
Another Hiding Place 208
A Victory for Randy 215
New Troubles 222
Randy Makes a Discovery 229
Out of a Tight Corner 237
George Gaffney's Statement 244
A Swim for Life 252
News of Importance 259
Brought To Terms—conclusion 265






FAME AND FORTUNE;

THE PROGRESS OF RICHARD HUNTER.

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

CONTENTS

PREFACE
CHAPTER I A BOARDING-HOUSE IN BLEECKER STREET.
CHAPTER II INTRODUCTION TO MERCANTILE LIFE.
CHAPTER III AT THE POST-OFFICE.
CHAPTER IV LIFE AT THE BOARDING-HOUSE.
CHAPTER V DICK RECEIVES TWO VALUABLE PRESENTS.
CHAPTER VI MR GILBERT IS ASTONISHED.
CHAPTER VII A FINANCIAL DISCUSSION.
CHAPTER VIII NEW PLANS.
CHAPTER IX ROSWELL CRAWFORD AT HOME.
CHAPTER X A STORE ON SIXTH AVENUE.
CHAPTER XI A NEW ALLIANCE.
CHAPTER XII DICK FALLS INTO A TRAP.
CHAPTER XIII DICK IN THE STATION-HOUSE.
CHAPTER XIV MICKY MAGUIRE'S DISAPPOINTMENT.
CHAPTER XV THE FRANKLIN STREET STATION-HOUSE.
CHAPTER XVI ROSWELL CRAWFORD RETIRES FROM BUSINESS.
CHAPTER XVII DICK'S ACQUITTAL.
CHAPTER XVIII THE CUP AND THE LIP.
CHAPTER XIX ANOTHER ARREST.
CHAPTER XX BEFORE THE PARTY.
CHAPTER XXI IDA GREYSON'S PARTY.
CHAPTER XXII MICKY MAGUIRE RETURNS FROM THE ISLAND.
CHAPTER XXIII FAME AND FORTUNE.
OTHER BOOKS BY HORATIO ALGER, Jr.






FROM FARM TO FORTUNE

OR, NAT NASON'S STRANGE EXPERIENCE

By Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

PREFACE
CHAPTER I. Nat on the Farm
CHAPTER II. A Quarrel in the Barnyard
CHAPTER III. Nat Leaves the Farm
CHAPTER IV. Abner Balberry's Discovery
CHAPTER V. The Sale of a Cow
CHAPTER VI. Nat on Lake Erie
CHAPTER VII. An Adventure at Niagara Falls
CHAPTER VIII. A Fresh Start in Life
CHAPTER IX. First Days in New York
CHAPTER X. Out of Work Once More
CHAPTER XI. What a Hundred Dollars Did
CHAPTER XII. On the Brooklyn Bridge
CHAPTER XIII. A Swindle Exposed
CHAPTER XIV. Nat Obtains Another Situation
CHAPTER XV. Abner and the Widow Guff
CHAPTER XVI. Abner Visits New York
CHAPTER XVII. A Case of Mistaken Identity
CHAPTER XVIII. Nat Meets His Uncle
CHAPTER XIX. Nat Becomes a Private Clerk
CHAPTER XX. Rufus Cameron's Bold Move
CHAPTER XXI. A Missing Document of Value
CHAPTER XXII. At the Elevated Station
CHAPTER XXIII. Tom Nolan's Confession
CHAPTER XXIV. The Papers in the Trunk
CHAPTER XXV. Back to the City
CHAPTER XXVI. Fred Gives up City Life
CHAPTER XXVII. A Scene at the Hotel
CHAPTER XXVIII. A Sudden Proposal
CHAPTER XXIX. The Capture of Nick Smithers
CHAPTER XXX. Nat Comes into His Own
The Enterprise Books






THE YOUNG MINER;

OR TOM NELSON IN CALIFORNIA.

By Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

FAMOUS ALGER BOOKS. PREFACE.
CHAPTER I. -- THE GOLD-SEEKERS. CHAPTER II. -- MISSOURI JACK. CHAPTER III. -- HOW TOM GOT ON. CHAPTER IV. -- A FOILED ROBBER.
CHAPTER V. -- MILES SETS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY. CHAPTER VI. -- ROBBED IN HIS SLEEP. CHAPTER VII. -- THE HEATHEN CHINEE. CHAPTER VIII. -- BILL CRANE'S DISAGREEABLE DISCOVERY.
CHAPTER IX. -- CLEANED OUT. CHAPTER X. -- A CALIFORNIA WIDOW. CHAPTER XI. -- BILL CRANE'S GOOD LUCK. CHAPTER XII. -- TOM RECEIVES NEWS FROM HOME.
CHAPTER XIII. -- A SPECULATIVE INVESTMENT. CHAPTER XIV. -- A NEW ACQUAINTANCE. CHAPTER XV. -- A GRIZZLY BEAR. CHAPTER XVI. -- UP A TREE.
CHAPTER XVII. -- AN EXCITING PURSUIT. CHAPTER XVIII. -- TOM'S OLD HOME. CHAPTER XIX. -- A MODERN SHYLOCK. CHAPTER XX. -- AT SACRAMENTO.
CHAPTER XXI. -- TOM BUYS A BUSINESS. CHAPTER XXII. -- A GAMBLING-HOUSE. CHAPTER XXIII. -- A NEW SCHEME. CHAPTER XXIV. -- PREPARING FOR A NEW START.
CHAPTER XXV. -- WHITEFACE. CHAPTER XXVI. -- SQUIRE HUDSON'S DISAPPOINTMENT. CHAPTER XXVII. -- THE NEW DIGGINGS. CHAPTER XXVIII. -- A RICH DEPOSIT.
CHAPTER XXIX. -- BAD NEWS FROM HOME. CHAPTER XXX. -- THE NIGHT BEFORE THE AUCTION. CHAPTER XXXI. -- BIDDING FOR THE FARM. CHAPTER XXXII. -- MANHOOD.






CHESTER RAND

OR THE NEW PATH TO FORTUNE

By Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

SILAS TRIPP
OUT OF WORK
A NOTEWORTHY EVENING
A DYING GIFT
CHESTER'S FIRST SUCCESS
ROBERT RAMSAY
SILAS TRIPP MAKES A DISCOVERY
A SCENE IN THE GROCERY STORE
NEW PLANS FOR CHESTER
A RAILROAD ACQUAINTANCE
CHESTER'S FIRST EXPERIENCES IN NEW YORK
A REAL ESTATE OFFICE
MR. MULLINS, THE BOOKKEEPER
THE TABLES TURNED
A PLOT AGAINST CHESTER
PROF. HAZLITT AT HOME
CHESTER TAKES A LESSON IN BOXING
DICK RALSTON
MR. FAIRCHILD LEAVES THE CITY
PAUL PERKINS, OF MINNEAPOLIS
MR. PERKINS MAKES AN ACQUAINTANCE
DICK RALSTON'S FATHER
CHESTER IS DISCHARGED
INTRODUCES MR. SHARPLEIGH, THE DETECTIVE
CHESTER MEETS ANOTHER ARTIST
A STRANGER IN NEW YORK
MR. TRIPP IS DISAPPOINTED
PROF. NUGENT
MR. FAIRCHILD'S TELEGRAM
THE ATTEMPTED ROBBERY
A DAY OF SURPRISES
EDWARD GRANGER
A FRIEND FROM OREGON
AFTER A YEAR
PREPARING FOR THE JOURNEY
A GREAT SURPRISE
DAVID MULLINS AGAIN
ABNER TRIMBLE'S PLOT
MAKING A WILL
AN UNEXPECTED SURPRISE
CONCLUSION






THE YOUNG BANK MESSENGER

By Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

I.   THE LONELY CABIN, 1
II.   A DEATHBED REVELATION, 10
III.   A SUCCESSFUL ROBBERY, 19
IV.   ALONE IN THE WORLD, 27
V.   THE TRAMP TURNS UP AGAIN, 36
VI.   A CRITICAL SITUATION, 44
VII.   ON THE ROAD, 53
VIII.   THE QUAKER DETECTIVE, 61
IX.   AN ARMED ESCORT, 71
X.   THE ASTONISHED OUTLAW, 77
XI.   UNDER WATCH AND WARD, 88
XII.   THE OUTLAW'S ESCAPE, 97
XIII.   THE OUTLAW'S MISTAKE, 106
XIV.   ERNEST HAS AN ADVENTURE, 115
XV.   A NEW ACQUAINTANCE, 124
XVI.   THE OUTLAW'S HOME, 133
XVII.   IN THE ROBBER'S CAVE, 142
XVIII.   THE OUTLAW AND HIS BAND, 153
XIX.   A DAY IN THE CAVE, 159
XX.   ERNEST EXPLORES THE CAVE, 168
XXI.   OUT OF THE FRYING-PAN INTO THE FIRE, 178
XXII.   A FRIEND IN NEED, 187
XXIII.   GIVEN IN TRUST, 196
XXIV.   STEPHEN RAY AND HIS SON, 206
XXV.   A STARTLING DISCLOSURE, 216
XXVI.   BOUGHT OFF, 228
XXVII.   THE TOWN OF OREVILLE, 236
XXVIII.   AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE TURNS UP, 246
XXIX.   TOM BURNS MAKES A CALL, 256
XXX.   A BURGLAR'S FAILURE, 266
XXXI.   THE ADVERTISEMENT, 276
XXXII.   MR. BOLTON AS A HUSTLER, 285
XXXIII.   THE RESULT OF AN ADVERTISEMENT, 295
XXXIV.   A STRANGE MEETING, 301
XXXV.   MR. BOLTON AND HIS CLIENT, 309
XXXVI.   AN IMPORTANT INTERVIEW, 314
XXXVII.   CONCLUSION, 320






SLOW AND SURE

THE STORY OF PAUL HOFFMAN
THE YOUNG STREET-MERCHANT

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

CONTENTS

I.   SIX MONTHS AFTER.
II.   BARNUM'S MUSEUM.
III.   THE BURNING OF THE TENEMENT HOUSE.
IV.   THE POLICEMAN'S HOME.
V.   HOUSE HUNTING.
VI.   PAUL TAKES A HOUSE ON MADISON AVENUE.
VII.   THE HOUSE ON MADISON AVENUE.
VIII.   A GIFT.
IX.   JULIUS.
X.   A ROOM IN CENTRE STREET.
XI.   FREE LUNCH.
XII.   A GOOD ACTION MEETS ITS REWARD.
XIII.   PAUL MAKES A PURCHASE.
XIV.   THE SPOT UPON THE COAT.
XV.   SUSPICION.
XVI.   LOCKED UP FOR THE NIGHT.
XVII.   TRAPPED.
XVIII.   THE VALUE OF A CLOTHES-LINE.
XIX.   A CURIOSITY SHOP.
XX.   THE DISGUISED LISTENER.
XXI.   A BRIGHTER PROSPECT FOR JULIUS.
XXII.   MARLOWE OVERTAKES HIS VICTIM.
XXIII.   A TIMELY RESCUE.
XXIV.   THE POOR ARTIST.
XXV.   MR. TALBOT'S RETURN.
XXVI.   FROM THE SIDEWALK TO THE SHOP.






BEN'S NUGGET;

A BOY'S SEARCH FOR FORTUNE.

A Story of the Pacific Coast.

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

CONTENTS

CHAPTER I.
PAGE
The Mountain-Cabin 13
CHAPTER II.
The Missing Chinaman 23
CHAPTER III.
Two Gentlemen of the Road 30
CHAPTER IV.
Ki Sing in the Hands of the Enemy 38
CHAPTER V.
Further Adventures of Bill Mosely 46
CHAPTER VI.
An Unequal Contest 54
CHAPTER VII.
Tied to a Tree 62
CHAPTER VIII.
Turning the Tables 70
CHAPTER IX.
Bradley's Signal Victory 78
CHAPTER X.
"The Best of Friends must Part" 87
CHAPTER XI.
Plans for Departure 95
CHAPTER XII.
The Profits of Mining 100
CHAPTER XIII.
Ki Sing's Ride 104
CHAPTER XIV.
Golden Gulch Hotel 113
CHAPTER XV.
Bill Mosely Reappears 122
CHAPTER XVI.
A Travesty of Justice 131
CHAPTER XVII.
Lynch Law 139
CHAPTER XVIII.
After the Execution 147
CHAPTER XIX.
Ben wins Laurels as a Singer 151
CHAPTER XX.
A Little Retrospect 158
CHAPTER XXI.
Mr. Campbell Receives Tidings of his Ward 165
CHAPTER XXII.
A Morning Call 174
CHAPTER XXIII.
A Secret Conference 183
CHAPTER XXIV.
Miss Douglas Receives a Message 188
CHAPTER XXV.
Walking into a Trap 195
CHAPTER XXVI.
A Hard-hearted Jailer 201
CHAPTER XXVII.
A Star in the Cloud 210
CHAPTER XXVIII.
Jones Checkmates Orton Campbell 219
CHAPTER XXIX.
A Wedding Reception 229
CHAPTER XXX.
The Nugget 237
CHAPTER XXXI.
Job Stanton's Mistake 246
CHAPTER XXXII.
The House is Mortgaged 255
CHAPTER XXXIII.
The Blow about to Fall 260
CHAPTER XXXIV.
Conclusion 265






RUFUS AND ROSE;

OR, THE FORTUNES OF ROUGH AND READY.

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

CONTENTS

PREFACE.
CHAPTER I NEW PLANS.
CHAPTER II THE HOUSE IN WAVERLEY PLACE.
CHAPTER III JAMES MARTIN'S VICISSITUDES.
CHAPTER IV HOW JAMES MARTIN CAME TO GRIEF.
CHAPTER V THE LAST EVENING IN FRANKLIN STREET.
CHAPTER VI A NEW HOME.
CHAPTER VII A NEW ENTERPRISE.
CHAPTER VIII THE NEW BOARDING-HOUSE.
CHAPTER IX AT THE END OF THREE MONTHS.
CHAPTER X MR MARTIN AGAIN APPEARS ON THE SCENE.
CHAPTER XI MR MARTIN'S WILD-GOOSE CHASE.
CHAPTER XII MARTIN'S LUCK TURNS.
CHAPTER XIII MARTIN MAKES A BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT.
CHAPTER XIV HOW RUFUS SUCCEEDED IN BUSINESS.
CHAPTER XV THE TIN BOX.
CHAPTER XVI MR VANDERPOOL.
CHAPTER XVII DIVIDING THE SPOILS.
CHAPTER XVIII RUFUS ENTRAPPED.
CHAPTER XIX IN A TRAP.
CHAPTER XX HUMPY.
CHAPTER XXI SUSPENSE.
CHAPTER XXII MARTIN GROWS SUSPICIOUS.
CHAPTER XXIII ESCAPE.
CHAPTER XXIV HOW RUFUS GOT BACK.
CHAPTER XXV UNPLEASANT DISCOVERIES.
CHAPTER XXVI CONCLUSION.
Famous Alger Books.
Famous Castlemon Books.
By Stephens.
By Trowbridge.
By Ellis.

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

"Don't you try to fool me."
"I'll teach you to do it again."






THE YOUNG OUTLAW;

OR, ADRIFT IN THE STREETS

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

CONTENTS

PREFACE.
THE YOUNG OUTLAW
CHAPTER I. THE YOUNG OUTLAW.
CHAPTER II. SAM'S EARLY LIFE.
CHAPTER III. A HARD CASE.
CHAPTER IV. SAM FRIGHTENS THE HOUSEHOLD.
CHAPTER V. SAM COMBINES BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE.
CHAPTER VI. SAM'S SUDDEN SICKNESS.
CHAPTER VII. SAM MEETS HIS MATCH.
CHAPTER VIII. SAM'S TEMPTATION.
CHAPTER IX. SAM TAKES FRENCH LEAVE.
CHAPTER X. SAM'S ADVENTURES AT THE DEPOT.
CHAPTER XI. FIRST EXPERIENCES IN THE CITY.
CHAPTER XII. CLARENCE BROWN.
CHAPTER XIII. ROBBED IN HIS SLEEP.
CHAPTER XIV. BOUNCED!
CHAPTER XV. ANY WAY TO MAKE A LIVING.
CHAPTER XVI. SAM MEETS BROWN AND IS UNHAPPY,
CHAPTER XVII. TIM BRADY.
CHAPTER XVIII. SAM TURNS IMPOSTOR.
CHAPTER XIX. HOW SAM FARED.
CHAPTER XX. SAM GETS INTO A NEW BUSINESS.
CHAPTER XXI. SAM OBTAINS A PLACE.
CHAPTER XXII. THE YOUNG DOCTOR.
CHAPTER XXIII. SAM FALLS INTO BAD COMPANY.
CHAPTER XXIV. SAM'S EXCUSES.
CHAPTER XXV. BROUGHT TO JUSTICE.
CHAPTER XXVI. PIPKIN'S DINING-ROOMS.
CHAPTER XXVII. CONCLUSION.






SAM'S CHANCE

AND HOW HE IMPROVED IT

By Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

PREFACE.
SAM'S CHANCE.
CHAPTER I. SAM'S NEW CLOTHES.
CHAPTER II. SAM'S FIRST DAY IN BUSINESS.
CHAPTER III. SAM FINDS A ROOM.
CHAPTER IV. FIRST LESSONS.
CHAPTER V. SAM'S FINANCES.
CHAPTER VI. SAM'S LUCK.
CHAPTER VII. TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
CHAPTER VIII. AN UNEXPECTED OBSTACLE.
CHAPTER IX. RESTORING THE RING.
CHAPTER X. SAM'S INVESTMENT.
CHAPTER XI. HENRY BECOMES A MERCHANT.
CHAPTER XII. HOW SAM SUCCEEDED.
CHAPTER XIII. HENRY'S GOOD FORTUNE.
CHAPTER XIV. THE SAVINGS BANK BOOK.
CHAPTER XV. SAM IS FOUND OUT.
CHAPTER XVI. SAM LOSES HIS PLACE.
CHAPTER XVII. TIM IS UNMASKED.
CHAPTER XVIII. THE FALL RIVER BOAT.
CHAPTER XIX. MUTUAL CONFIDENCES.
CHAPTER XX. TOO LATE FOR THE TRAIN.
CHAPTER XXI. ARRIVED IN BOSTON.
CHAPTER XXII. FIRST EXPERIENCES IN BOSTON.
CHAPTER XXIII. SAM FINDS A ROOMMATE.
CHAPTER XXIV. AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE.
CHAPTER XXV. IN PURSUIT OP A PLACE.
CHAPTER XXVI. ABNER BLODGETT AGAIN.
CHAPTER XXVII. SAM IS INITIATED INTO A COLLEGE SOCIETY.
CHAPTER XXVIII. BROWN'S PLAN.
CHAPTER XXIX. ARTHUR BROWN.
CHAPTER XXX. HOW IT WAS ARRANGED.
CHAPTER XXXI. TWO YEARS LATER.
CHAPTER XXXII. CONCLUSION.






THE ERIE TRAIN BOY

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

1891



CONTENTS

THE ERIE TRAIN BOY
CHAPTER I. ON THE ERIE ROAD.
CHAPTER II. A FAIR EXCHANGE.
CHAPTER III. FRED'S RICH RELATION.
CHAPTER IV. ZEBULON MACK.
CHAPTER V. AN ADVENTURE ON THE TRAIN.
CHAPTER VI. MR. BASCOM'S PERIL.
CHAPTER VII. FERDINAND MORRIS.
CHAPTER VIII. MR. BASCOM'S SAD PLIGHT.
CHAPTER IX. A LONG TRIP.
CHAPTER X. WHAT TOOK PLACE IN NO. 21.
CHAPTER XI. FRED FALLS UNDER A TERRIBLE SUSPICION.
CHAPTER XII. FRED AS A PRISONER.
CHAPTER XIII. THE HOTEL CLERK'S MISTAKE.
CHAPTER XIV. THE MISSING VALISE.
CHAPTER XV. MR. PALMER WALKS INTO A TRAP.
CHAPTER XVI. PALMER'S MALICE.
CHAPTER XVII. TWO YOUNG LADY PASSENGERS AT ODDS.
CHAPTER XVIII. UNSATISFACTORY RELATIONS.
CHAPTER XIX. RUTH PATTON CALLS ON MR. FERGUSON.
CHAPTER XX. A FRIEND IN NEED.
CHAPTER XXI. LUELLA'S PAINFUL DISCOVERY.
CHAPTER XXII. MISS FERGUSON WRITES A NOTE.
CHAPTER XXIII. ANOTHER RAILROAD ADVENTURE.
CHAPTER XXIV. FRED'S GOOD LUCK.
CHAPTER XXV. ROSE WAINWRIGHT'S PARTY.
CHAPTER XXVI. FRED BECOMES A NEWSPAPER HERO.
CHAPTER XXVII. A CONFIDENTIAL MISSION.
CHAPTER XXVIII. ST. VICTOR.
CHAPTER XXIX. FRED TAKES THE FIRST STEP.
CHAPTER XXX. A HUNTING EXCURSION.
CHAPTER XXXI. FRED HAS AN UNDERSTANDING WITH SINCLAIR.
CHAPTER XXXII. FINDING A CLEW.
CHAPTER XXXIII. SUCCESS!
CHAPTER XXXIV. BOWMAN'S PANIC.
CHAPTER XXXV. FRED'S REWARD.
CHAPTER XXXVI. A LETTER FROM TOM SLOAN.
CHAPTER XXXVII. COUSIN FERGUSON.
CHAPTER XXXVIII. CONCLUSION.






LUKE WALTON

Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

I   A CHICAGO NEWSBOY
II   A LETTER FROM THE DEAD
III   LUKE FORMS A RESOLUTION
IV   AN ATTACK IN THE DARK
V   HOW LUKE ESCAPED
VI   MR. AFTON'S OFFICE
VII   A STRANGE ENCOUNTER
VIII   A MARKED MAN
IX   STEPHEN WEBB
X   STEPHEN WEBB OBTAINS SOME INFORMATION
XI   A HOUSE ON PRAIRIE AVENUE
XII   A PLOT THAT FAILED
XIII   TOM BROOKS IN TROUBLE
XIV   LUKE HAS A COOL RECEPTION IN PRAIRIE AVENUE
XV   A WELCOME GIFT
XVI   THOMAS BROWNING AT HOME
XVII   A STRANGE VISITOR
XVIII   HOW JACK KING FARED
XIX   A SENSATIONAL INCIDENT
XX   AMBROSE KEAN'S IMPRUDENCE
XXI   A FRIEND IN NEED
XXII   HOW AMBROSE KEAN WAS SAVED
XXIII   STEPHEN WEBB IS PUZZLED
XXIV   MRS. MERTON PASSES A PLEASANT EVENING
XXV   MRS. TRACY'S BROTHER
XXVI   THE PRODIGAL'S RECEPTION
XXVII   UNCLE AND NEPHEW
XXVIII   HAROLD'S TEMPTATION
XXIX   HAROLD'S THEFT
XXX   LUKE WALTON IS SUSPECTED OF THEFT
XXXI   WHO STOLE THE MONEY?
XXXII   HAROLD AND FELICIE MAKE AN ARRANGEMENT
XXXIII   HAROLD'S PLOT FAILS
XXXIV   HAROLD MAKES A PURCHASE
XXXV   A SKILLFUL INVENTION
XXXVI   WARNER POWELL STARTS ON A JOURNEY
XXXVII   THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET
XXXVIII   FELICIE PROVES TROUBLESOME
XXXIX   LUKE WALTON'S LETTER
XL   FACE TO FACE WITH THE ENEMY
XLI   MR. BROWNING COMES TO TERMS
XLII   CONCLUSION






IN A NEW WORLD

AMONG THE GOLD-FIELDS OF AUSTRALIA

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

1893



CONTENTS

IN A NEW WORLD.
CHAPTER I. OLD FRIENDS IN MELBOURNE.
CHAPTER II. PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE.
CHAPTER III. FLETCHER ACTS SUSPICIOUSLY.
CHAPTER IV. A TIMELY RESCUE.
CHAPTER V. STARTING FOR THE MINES.
CHAPTER VI. A NIGHT INCIDENT.
CHAPTER VII. PARTING COMPANY.
CHAPTER VIII. A VICTIM OF TREACHERY.
CHAPTER IX. A DISAGREEABLE SURPRISE.
CHAPTER X. FLETCHER TURNS UP AGAIN.
CHAPTER XI. TAKEN CAPTIVE.
CHAPTER XII. THE HOME OF THE BUSHRANGERS.
CHAPTER XIII. A TRIAL AND ITS TRAGIC FINALE.
CHAPTER XIV. ELECTION OF A NEW CAPTAIN.
CHAPTER XV. LOST IN THE WOODS.
CHAPTER XVI. THE SHEPHERD'S HUT.
CHAPTER XVII. A WELCOME IN THE WILDS.
CHAPTER XVIII. A DANGEROUS ACQUAINTANCE.
CHAPTER XIX. A RUFFIAN FOILED.
CHAPTER XX. THE BOYS ARRIVE AT BENDIGO.
CHAPTER XXI. BUYING A CLAIM.
CHAPTER XXII. STRIKING LUCK.
CHAPTER XXIII. RAISING THE NUGGET.
CHAPTER XXIV. THE NUGGET IN DANGER.
CHAPTER XXV. THE MIDNIGHT ROBBERY.
CHAPTER XXVI. A THIEF'S EMBARRASSMENT.
CHAPTER XXVII. BAFFLED CUPIDITY.
CHAPTER XXVIII. THE NUGGET IN SAFETY.
CHAPTER XXIX. SELLING THE CLAIM.
CHAPTER XXX. THE TWO CONSPIRATORS.
CHAPTER XXXI. TAKEN CAPTIVE.
CHAPTER XXXII. OBED IN A TIGHT PLACE.
CHAPTER XXXIII. THE TABLES ARE TURNED.
CHAPTER XXXIV. FAREWELL TO MELBOURNE.
CHAPTER XXXV. SOME OLD ACQUAINTANCES.
CHAPTER XXXVI. A HEART-BROKEN RELATIVE.
CHAPTER XXXVII. HOME AGAIN.
CHAPTER XXXVIII. THE BOYS SECURE POSITIONS.
CHAPTER XXXIX. CONCLUSION.






THE YOUNG ADVENTURER

TOM'S TRIP ACROSS THE PLAINS

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

CONTENTS

CHAPTER PAGE
I   MARK NELSON'S FAMILY 3
II   TOM FINDS A WALLET 10
III   TOM ASKS A LOAN 17
IV   TOM ASKS LEAVE OF ABSENCE 25
V   TOM RAISES THE MONEY 33
VI   TOM ARRIVES IN PITTSBURG 42
VII   THE PITTSBURG HOUSE 51
VIII   GRAHAM IN HIS TRUE COLORS 59
IX   THE "RIVER BELLE" 68
X   ON THE STEAMER 76
XI   THE FIRST DAY ON THE RIVER 85
XII   NO. 61 AND NO. 62 94
XIII   GRAHAM'S DISAPPOINTMENT 104
XIV   COMING TO AN UNDERSTANDING 113
XV   THE ALLEGHANY HOUSE 117
XVI   THE EVENTS OF A MORNING 122
XVII   TOM'S ARREST 131
XVIII   TOM GETS OUT OF HIS DIFFICULTY 140
XIX   A MISSOURI TAVERN 149
XX   ST. JOE 158
XXI   HOW THINGS WENT ON AT HOME 167
XXII   THE YOUNG MAN FROM BOSTON 175
XXIII   MR. PEABODY'S TROUBLES 184
XXIV   A SAD SIGHT 192
XXV   A NIGHT PANIC 201
XXVI   MR. PEABODY IS WORSTED 209
XXVII   THE LOST HORSE 217
XXVIII   INDIAN CASUISTRY 221
XXIX   A RACE FOR LIFE 230
XXX   TOM BECOMES AN INDIAN 234
XXXI   TOM GIVES A MAGICAL SOIREE 240
XXXII   TOM'S ESCAPE 247






WAIT AND HOPE

or A Plucky Boy's Luck

by Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

Chapter I Ben and His Aunt
Chapter II Three Situations
Chapter III At Lovell's Grounds
Chapter IV The Boys' Race
Chapter V Ben Wins Again
Chapter VI Mr. Dobson's Visit
Chapter VII Ben Gets Employment
Chapter VIII Deacon Sawyer's Liberality
Chapter IX Mr. Manning's Proposal
Chapter X Ben's Journey
Chapter XI In New York
Chapter XII An Adventure
Chapter XIII A Curious Old Lady
Chapter XIV Prof. Crane, The Phrenologist
Chapter XV An Old Convert to Phrenology
Chapter XVI Ben's Loss
Chapter XVII The Strange Captor
Chapter XVIII The Envelope
Chapter XIX The Prize for Scholarship
Chapter XX Before the Battle
Chapter XXI Ben Wins at School
Chapter XXII Sam's Revenge
Chapter XXIII The Decoy Letter
Chapter XXIV Ben Arrives in Boston
Chapter XXV Sam Gives Himself Away
Chapter XXVI Ben Finds a Boarding-Place
Chapter XXVII Sam Attempts Strategy
Chapter XXVIII Sam Praises Ben
Chapter XXIX The Cunard Steamer
Chapter XXX Sam Is Improved By Adversity
Chapter XXXI Clouds in the Sky
Chapter XXXII The Blow Falls
Chapter XXXIII Ben Receives a Commission
Chapter XXXIV Solomon Brief
Chapter XXXV John Tremlett
Chapter XXXVI A Surprising Discovery
Chapter XXXVII The Dead Alive
Chapter XXXVIII Conclusion






MARK MASON'S VICTORY

THE TRIALS AND TRIUMPHS OF A TELEGRAPH BOY

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

CONTENTS

CHAPTER   PAGE
I Two Strangers from Syracuse 1
II Where Mark Lived 10
III An Unexpected Call 17
IV A Night at Daly's 25
V Mark as a Hero 34
VI "The Evening Globe" 42
VII The Great Mr. Bunsby 50
VIII A Scene in Mrs. Mack's Room 57
IX An Adventure in a Fifth Avenue Stage 65
X An Important Commission 74
XI Mr. Hamilton Schuyler is Astonished 78
XII Mr. Schuyler has a Bad Time 90
XIII Mark Starts on a Journey 99
XIV The Telltale Memorandum 108
XV A Railroad Incident 116
XVI Mark as a Detective 124
XVII Mark Makes a Call on Euclid Avenue 132
XVIII A Midnight Visit 140
XIX At Niagara Falls 149
XX A Newspaper Paragraph 157
XXI Mark Returns Home 165
XXII A Crafty Schemer 178
XXIII Mark's Good Luck 182
XXIV The Two Sisters Meet 190
XXV Maud Gilbert's Party 199
XXVI An Important Commission 207
XXVII Last Instructions 215
XXVIII Mark at Omaha 219
XXIX Nahum Sprague and his Orphan Ward 223
XXX A Circus in Mr. Sprague's Yard 229
XXXI Philip Finds a Friend 239
XXXII Nahum Sprague's Surprise 247
XXXIII A Change for Philip 255
XXXIV On the Way Home 264
XXXV Edgar Gets into Trouble 272
XXXVI At the Fifth Avenue Hotel 281
XXXVII Solon Talbot's Plans 290
XXXVIII The Mining Stock is Sold 299
XXXIX Conclusion 302






BERNARD BROOKS’ ADVENTURES

The Experience of a Plucky Boy

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

CONTENTS

BERNARD BROOKS’ ADVENTURES
CHAPTER I BERNARD BROOKS
CHAPTER II BERNARD’S BOLDNESS
CHAPTER III BROUGHT TO BAY
CHAPTER IV A ROAD SIDE ACQUAINTANCE
CHAPTER V MR. PENROSE’S SECRET
CHAPTER VI BERNARD’S DANGER
CHAPTER VII AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION
CHAPTER VIII THE CONSPIRATORS ARE FOILED
CHAPTER IX ON THE HUDSON RIVER BOAT
CHAPTER X HATCH, DETECTIVE
CHAPTER XI MR. SNOWDON LOSES HIS PUPIL
CHAPTER XII BERNARD MEETS A FRIEND OF HIS FATHER
CHAPTER XIII PROFESSOR PUFFER
CHAPTER XIV SOME OF THE PASSENGERS
CHAPTER XV JACK STAPLES
CHAPTER XVI A SCRAP OF PAPER
CHAPTER XVII BERNARD’S PERIL
CHAPTER XVIII THE EVENTS OF A NIGHT
CHAPTER XIX PROFESSOR PUFFERS DISCOMFITURE
CHAPTER XX A LOST CLUE
CHAPTER XXI A DAY IN LONDON
CHAPTER XXII DICK THE BOOTBLACK
CHAPTER XXIII AN APARTMENT AT MORLEY’S HOTEL.
CHAPTER XXIV PROFESSOR PUFFER FROM HIS OWN POINT OF VIEW
CHAPTER XXV BERNARD’S GOOD FORTUNE
CHAPTER XXVI PROFESSOR PUFFER ONCE MORE
CHAPTER XXVII A CITIZEN OF NEBRASKA
CHAPTER XXVIII ITALY SEEN THROUGH AMERICAN SPECTACLES
CHAPTER XXIX CAPTURED BY BANDITTI
CHAPTER XXX IN A TRAP
CHAPTER XXXI WALTER CUNNINGHAM’S MISSION
CHAPTER XXXII SUSPENSE
CHAPTER XXXIII RESCUED
CHAPTER XXXIV NAT BARCLAY’S LETTER
CHAPTER XXXV PROFESSOR PUFFER’S DECLINE AND FALL
CHAPTER XXXVI PROFESSOR PUFFER BECOMES AN ALLY.
CHAPTER XXXVII A BAD DAY FOR MR. MCCRACKEN
CHAPTER XXXVIII CONCLUSION






A DEBT OF HONOR

THE STORY OF GERALD LANE'S SUCCESS IN THE FAR WEST

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

CONTENTS

CHAPTER PAGE
I. The Cabin in the Foothills 1
II. A Debt of Honor 15
III. Bradley Wentworth 22
IV. Comparing Notes 27
V. A Compact 34
VI. A Startling Discovery 42
VII. Tracking the Thief 50
VIII. Foiling a Thief 58
IX. Alone in the World 66
X. An Unexpected Visitor 75
XI. Jake Amsden Makes an Early Call, and Has a Warm Reception 84
XII. An International Combat 93
XIII. A Victim of Injustice 101
XIV. Jake Amsden Turns Over a New Leaf 109
XV. Bradley Wentworth's Morning Mail 116
XVI. A Letter from Jake Amsden 124
XVII. The Backwoods Hotel 132
XVIII. The Peters Family 140
XIX. Science Versus Strength 148
XX. Hitting the Bull's-Eye 156
XXI. On the Steamer Rock Island 165
XXII. Bradley Wentworth Tries to Make Mischief 173
XXIII. Mr. Standish Receives a Commission 182
XXIV.[iv] A False Alarm 191
XXV. Gerald has an Unpleasant Adventure 199
XXVI. Tip and his Tricks 207
XXVII. Mr. Standish States his Business 212
XXVIII. Mr. Standish Gains a Barren Victory 216
XXIX. Gerald is Released 224
XXX. Tidings of the Fugitive 233
XXXI. The Young Runaways 238
XXXII. Arthur Grigson's Treachery 242
XXXIII. Interviewing a Burglar 250
XXXIV. A Strange Meeting 258
XXXV. Thomas Hastings 267
XXXVI. Old Acquaintances 275
XXXVII. A Letter from Gulchville 283
XXXVIII. Gerald Sells his Patrimony 288
XXXIX. Conclusion 293






A BOY'S FORTUNE

OR THE STRANGE ADVENTURES OF BEN BAKER

By Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

CHAPTER   PAGE
I. Oliver Hitchcock's Lunch-Room,  1
II. A Lodging in St. Mark's Place,  10
III. The Merchant's Secret,  19
IV. The Mock Philanthropist,  28
V. A Young Dude,  37
VI. Ben Gets Into Trouble,  45
VII. A Strange Adventure,  54
VIII. An Unexpected Meeting,  67
IX. Clarence is Puzzled,  72
X. At the Office of Mr. Codicil,  81
XI. The Home of Poverty,  90
XII. A Surprising Announcement,  99
XIII. A Farewell Call,  108
XIV. What Ben's Friends Thought,  117
XV. Filippo Novarro,  126
XVI. On Board the Parthia,  134
XVII. The Beauforts in Trouble,  143
XVIII. Mrs. Flanagan is Driven From the Field,  152
XIX. Brighter Prospects,  162
XX. The New Home,  171
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XXI. The Collapse of an Elderly Dude,  181
XXII. The Romance of a Rose,  190
XXIII. On the Borders of the Lake of Geneva,  200
XXIV. The Maison de Fous,  208
XXV. In a Trap,  218
XXVI. Introduces Two Celebrities,  227
XXVII. A Midnight Escape,  236
XXVIII. Ben's Flight,  245
XXIX. Ben is Missed,  249
XXX. M. Bourdon's Little Scheme,  254
XXXI. A Wanderer in France,  262
XXXII. A Strange Meeting,  267
XXXIII. An Astounding Discovery,  271
XXXIV. Rose Makes an Enemy,  279
XXXV. A Woman's Jealousy,  287
XXXVI. Rose Comes Into a Fortune,  296
XXXVII. Ben Meets His Cousin,  305
XXXVIII. M. Bourdon Has a Bad Quarter of an Hour,  310
XXXIX. Ben and His Uncle,  314
XL. Conclusion,  319






THE BACKWOODS BOY

OR THE BOYHOOD AND MANHOOD OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Horatio Alger Jr.

CONTENTS

CHAPTER   PAGE
I. The Log-Cabin, 9
II. The New Mother, 17
III. Abe and his Family, 26
IV. Abe's Schooling, 34
V. Abe and his Neighbors, 43
VI. A River Trip, 51
VII. Lincoln as a Clerk, 60
VIII. In the Black Hawk Campaign, 69
IX. In the Legislature, 78
X. A Case in Court, 87
XI. Mr. Lincoln forms two Partnerships, 96
XII. The Lawyer in his Office and at Home, 105
XIII. The Rail-Splitter enters Congress, 113
XIV. The First Speech in Congress, 121
XV. Mr. Lincoln's Family, 136
XVI. The Senatorial Campaign, 147
XVII. The Two Giants,{8} 155
XVIII. Illinois declares for the Rail-Splitter, 164
XIX. Nominated for President, 173
XX. Farewell to Springfield, 183
XXI. A Visit to Mr. Lincoln, 191
XXII. The Inauguration, 198
XXIII. The War Begins, 208
XXIV. Mr. Lincoln in the White House, 217
XXV. Mr. Lincoln and the little Boy—A Group of Incidents, 225
XXVI. Mr. Lincoln's Humanity, 237
XXVII. Anecdotes of Mr. Lincoln, 246
XXVIII. President Lincoln as a Religious Man, 256
XXIX. Emancipating the Slaves, 264
XXX. Elected for a Second Term, 269
XXXI. The Speech at Gettysburg, 237
XXXII. The Curtain Falls, 277
XXXIII. Mr. Herndon's Estimate of Mr. Lincoln, 285
XXXIV. Mr. Lincoln's Favorite Poem, 299






ANDY GORDON

OR THE FORTUNES OF A YOUNG JANITOR

By Horatio Alger Jr.

CONTENTS

I. THE YOUNG JANITOR.
II. HERBERT CONSIDERS HIMSELF INSULTED.
III. DR. EUCLID RECEIVES A CALL.
IV. TROUBLE PREPARING FOR ANDY.
V. A MESSENGER OF BAD TIDINGS.
VI. A LAWYER'S VISIT.
VII. THE LOST RECEIPT.
VIII. MR. STARR'S INVOLUNTARY RIDE.
IX. A GIFT FROM THE DEAD.
X. THE FATE OF A BULLY.
XI. ANDY IS ENGAGED FOR POLICE DUTY.
XII. MIKE HOGAN.
XIII. ANDY ON GUARD.
XIV. ANDY IS BESIEGED.
XV. AN EXCITING SCENE.
XVI. EXCITEMENT IN THE VILLAGE.
XVII. PREPARING FOR A JOURNEY.
XVIII. THE RIDE TO CRANSTON.
XIX. FOILING A HIGHWAYMAN.
XX. PERKINS, THE DETECTIVE.
XXI. MIKE HOGAN'S CAPTURE.
XXII. AN IMPORTANT PROPOSAL.
XXIII. ANDY'S RESOLVE.
XXIV. ANDY'S TRIUMPH OVER MR. STARR.
XXV. MR. STARR'S CRUSHING DEFEAT.
XXVI. ANDY'S NEW NAME.
XXVII. ANDY MEETS HIS PREDECESSOR.
XXVIII. ANDY ARRIVES IN CATO.
XXIX. SIMON DODGE.
XXX. MR. JEREMIAH BRACKETT.
XXXI. ANDY IS ENGAGED.
XXXII. TOMMY'S INNOCENT TRICK.
XXXIII. MR. DODGE'S MYSTERIOUS JOURNEY.
XXXIV. WHAT MR. DODGE DID IN JEFFERSON.
XXXV. TOMMY'S PRANKS.
XXXVI. MR. BRACKETT'S DIPLOMACY.
XXXVII. AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE TURNS UP.
XXXVIII. A WICKED COMPACT.
XXXIX. A CUNNING PLOT.
XL. THE BRACKETTS ARE CHECKMATED.
XLI. ANDY'S SECRET IS DISCOVERED.
XLII. HOW THE TABLES WERE TURNED.
XLIII. BAD REPORTS ABOUT ANDY.
XLIV. CONCLUSION.






BOB BURTON;

OR, THE YOUNG RANCHMAN OF THE MISSOURI

By Horatio Alger, Jr.,

CONTENTS.

CHAPTER PAGE
I.   MR. BURTON'S RANCH, 5
II.   AARON WOLVERTON, 15
III.   A LITTLE RETROSPECT, 23
IV.   THE SUDDEN SUMMONS, 33
V.   WOLVERTON'S FIRST MOVE, 42
VI.   THE LOST RECEIPT, 51
VII.   WOLVERTON'S ADVENTURE WITH CLIP, 60
VIII.   WOLVERTON'S DISMAY, 69
IX.   SAM'S GIFT, 77
X.   SAM IN A TIGHT PLACE, 85
XI.   AN ANGRY CONFERENCE, 94
XII.   WOLVERTON'S WATERLOO, 104
XIII.   WHAT BOB FOUND IN THE CREEK, 111
XIV.   THE BOAT AND ITS OWNER, 120
XV.   BOB BUYS THE FERRY-BOAT, 128
XVI.   WOLVERTON'S BAFFLED SCHEME, 137
XVII.   WOLVERTON'S POOR TENANT, 146
XVIII.   WOLVERTON'S WICKED PLAN, 154
XIX.   MR. WOLVERTON MEETS TWO CONGENIAL SPIRITS, 163
XX.   AN UNEXPECTED PASSENGER, 172
XX.   AN UNEXPECTED PASSENGER, 172
[Pg vi]XXI.   HOW WOLVERTON WAS FOOLED, 180
XXII.   THE FIRST DAY, 189
XXIII.   A SUSPICIOUS CHARACTER, 198
XXIV.   CLIP MAKES A LITTLE MONEY FOR HIMSELF, 207
XXV.   CLIP'S SECRET MISSION, 215
XXVI.   WAS IT THE CAT? 224
XXVII.   THE PASSENGER DISCOVERED, 233
XXVIII.   SAM FINDS A RELATION, 243
XXIX.   ROCKY CREEK LANDING, 251
XXX.   AN UNLUCKY EVENING, 261
XXXI.   HOW CLIP WAS CAPTURED, 269
XXXII.   THE BOYS IMPRISONED, 277
XXXIII.   A LUCKY ESCAPE, 289
XXXIV.   MR. WOLVERTON'S LETTER, 297
XXXV.   BOB'S ARRIVAL IN ST. LOUIS, 303
XXXVI.   A THOUSAND DOLLARS REWARD, 308
XXXVII.   BROWN AND MINTON WALK INTO A TRAP, 312
XXXVIII.   WHAT BOB BROUGHT HOME, 318
XXXIX.   CONCLUSION, 324






ADVENTURES OF A TELEGRAPH BOY OR 'NUMBER 91'

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

CONTENTS

I PAUL, THE TELEGRAPH BOY.
II THE CORTLANDT STREET FERRY.
III OLD JERRY THE MISER.
IV A STRANGE COMMISSION.
V AN EXCITING INTERVIEW.
VI PAUL MAKES A STRANGE DISCOVERY.
VII PAUL RESOLVES TO MOVE.
VIII PAUL MOVES TO LUDLOW STREET.
IX PAUL BECOMES A CAPITALIST.
X PAUL LOSES HIS BANK BOOK.
XI AT THE SAVINGS BANK.
XII JAMES BARCLAY'S DISAPPOINTMENT.
XIII JAMES BARCLAY AT HOME.
XIV ON THE TRACK OF NUMBER 91.
XV BARCLAY GETS INTO BUSINESS.
XVI AN UNEXPECTED MEETING.
XVII A QUEER COMPACT.
XVIII JAMES BARCLAY OBTAINS A CLEW.
XIX OLD JERRY RECEIVES A VISIT.
XX JAMES BARCLAY COMES TO GRIEF.
XXI THE FANCY DRESS PARTY.
XXII THE YOUNG MINSTRELS.
XXIII THE PICKPOCKET.
XXIV A ROOM AT THE ALBEMARLE HOTEL.
XXV OLD JERRY'S WEALTH.
XXVI ELLEN BARCLAY'S DISCOVERY.
XXVII JERRY DISCOVERS HIS LOSS.
XXVIII JERRY FINDS A NEW RELATION.
XXIX A NEW COMMISSION.
XXX PAUL'S RECEPTION AT ROCKVILLE.
XXXI A DEFEAT FOR THE HOUSEKEEPER.
XXXII FROST MERCER IS CONTRARY.
XXXIII A STARTLING DISCOVERY.
XXXIV A PLOT AGAINST PAUL.
XXXV PAUL RETURNS TO NEW YORK.
XXXVI JAMES BARCLAY REAPPEARS.
XXXVII JAMES BARCLAY'S SCHEME.
XXXVIII CONCLUSION.






DIGGING FOR GOLD

By Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

CHAPTER   PAGE
 
I. Grant and His Mother, 1
II. Rodney Bartlett, 10
III. A Terrible Responsibility, 20
IV. Grant Saves the Train, 29
V. Grant Orders a New Suit, 38
VI. Seth Tarbox Makes a Discovery, 47
VII. Grant Makes up His Mind, 57
VIII. All is Settled, 66
IX. The Long Journey Begins, 76
X. Mr. Silverthorn's Treachery, 86
XI. An Indian Encounter, 96
XII. In Dire Distress, 105
XIII. The Solitary Cabin, 114
XIV. The New Acquaintance, 123
XV. Arrival at Sacramento, 132
XVI. Grant Gets a Job, 137
XVII. An Unpleasant Adventure, 142
XVIII. A True Friend, 149
XIX. Grant Falls Under Suspicion, 158
XX. Benton is Trapped, 168
XXI. Albert Benton is Unmasked, 176
ivXXII. Pulling up Stakes, 188
XXIII. The First Day at the Mines, 197
XXIV. Grant Has an Adventure, 205
XXV. Another Lonely Cabin, 211
XXVI. Nahum Stockton, 219
XXVII. Paul Crambo, 226
XXVIII. The Beginning of Success, 236
XXIX. Benton Has a Plan, 246
XXX. Benton Lays His Plans, 256
XXXI. Benton Opens the Trunk, 262
XXXII. A Letter from Mr. Crosmont, 272
XXXIII. On to the Golden Gate, 277
XXXIV. A Startling Incident, 283
XXXV. A Tragedy, 293
XXXVI. The Tarbox Family, 303
XXXVII. Mrs. Bartlett's Little Scheme 314
XXXVIII. Finding the Prodigal, 322
XXXIX. Grant Hears from Home, 332
XL. Conclusions, 340






DAN, THE NEWSBOY.

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

CONTENTS

CHAPTER PAGE.
I. —Introducing Dan 9
II. —Dan at Home 16
III. —Gripp's Clothing Store 24
IV. —An Odd Couple 31
V. —Effecting a Loan 39
VI. —More than a Match 46
VII. —Mr. Gripp is Worsted 54
VIII. —Mike Rafferty's Trick 63
IX. —Mike's Theft is Discovered 69
X. —Dan as a Detective 77
XI. —Dan Has Another Adventure 85
XII. —A Mysterious Lady 93
XIII. —Althea 101
XIV. —A New Home 109
XV. —Dan Becomes a Detective 117
XVI. —Dan Makes a Discovery 125
XVII. —Talbot's Secret 133
XVIII. —Two Knights of the Highway 141
XIX. —Dan as a Good Samaritan 150
XX. —Laying the Train 154
[Pg 8]XXI. —Twelve Thousand Dollars 158
XXII. —Talbot's Scheme Fails 166
XXIII. —The Calm Before the Storm 175
XXIV. —Old Jack, the Janitor 179
XXV. —The Burglary 183
XXVI. —Dan Learns to Dance 191
XXVII. —In the Dressing-room 195
XXVIII. —Dan at the Party 199
XXIX. —A Ne'er do Well 207
XXX. —How Hartley Got a Clew 215
XXXI. —Althea's Abduction 222
XXXII. —Donovan's 229
XXXIII. —Althea Becomes Katy Donovan 237
XXXIV. —Another Little Game 245
XXXV. —Dan Disguises Himself 252
XXXVI. —Dan Makes a Discovery 260
XXXVII. —Dan is Discovered 264
XXXVIII. —Unpleasant Quarters 268
XXXIX. —Dan Discomfits the Donovans 272
XL. —Hartley Surprised 279
XLI. —Dan is Adopted 286
XLII. —Conclusion 292






FROM FARM BOY TO SENATOR;

BEING THE HISTORY OF THE BOYHOOD AND MANHOOD OF DANIEL WEBSTER

By Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

CHAPTER PAGE
I. The Cotton Handkerchief 9
II. Daniel and his Father 17
III. A Memorable Battle 25
IV. An Important Step 33
V. Daniel at Exeter Academy 41
VI. Preparing for College 49
VII. Daniel's College Life 59
VIII. Daniel Receives some Valuable Advice 67
IX. Brotherly Love 71
X. The Two Brothers 76
XI. Daniel as an Orator 84
XII. Studying Law 92
XIII. How Daniel went to Fryeburg 97
XIV. The Preceptor of Fryeburg Academy 101
XV. The Next Two Years 109
XVI. A Great Temptation 117
XVII. Daniel Refuses a Clerkship 125
XVIII. D. Webster, Attorney 133
XIX. Daniel Overcomes a Bramble 141
XX. "The Little Black Stable-Boy." 150
XXI. Why Daniel was sent to Congress 158
XXII. Mr. Webster as a Member of Congress 166
XXIII. John Randolph and William Pinkney 174
XXIV. Mr. Webster in Boston 184[Pg 6]
XXV. The Oration at Plymouth 190
XXVI. The Bunker Hill Oration 199
XXVII. Adams and Jefferson 207
XXVIII. Home Life and Domestic Sorrows 218
XXIX. Called to the Senate 225
XXX. The Beginning of a Great Battle 232
XXXI. The Reply to Hayne 240
XXXII. The Secret of Webster's Power 256
XXXIII. Honors Received in England 267
XXXIV. Called to the Cabinet 275
XXXV. Life at Marshfield 283
XXXVI. The Seventh of March Speech 289
XXXVII. Closing Scenes 296
XXXVIII. Centennial Tributes 301






JULIUS, THE STREET BOY

OR OUT WEST

By Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

I. RETIRED FROM BUSINESS.
II. THE "GRAND DUKE'S OPREA HOUSE."
III. ON THE RAILWAY.
IV. JULIUS DETECTS A PICKPOCKET.
V. JULIUS IS REWARDED.
VI. A NEWSBOY'S LETTER.
VII. BROOKVILLE.
VIII. JULIUS HAS AN ADVENTURE.
IX. THE BEAR AND HIS MASTER.
X. A BOOTBLACK'S SPEECH.
XI. NEW HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS.
XII. JULIUS IN LUCK.
XIII. THE NEW DOLL.
XIV. FIRST LESSONS.
XV. TEMPTATION.
XVI. THE NEW TEACHER.
XVII. A FIRST-CLASS HUMBUG.
XVIII. MR. SLOCUM'S STRATEGY.
XIX. MR. SLOCUM AS AN ORATOR.
XX. MR. SLOCUM'S PANIC.
XXI. A REVOLUTION IN SCHOOL.
XXII. AN INDIAN'S REVENGE.
XXIII. KIDNAPPED.
XXIV. FOUND.
XXV. JULIUS BECOMES A CAPTIVE.
XXVI. THE RESCUE.
XXVII. JULIUS BUYS A HOUSE.
XXVIII. A BUSINESS JOURNEY.
XXIX. MARLOWE.
XXX. CONCLUSION.
THE PATERNOSTERS.






HELEN FORD

By Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

CHAPTER I. IN SEARCH OF LODGINGS.
CHAPTER II. THE DREAMER.
CHAPTER III. A HALF RECOGNITION.
CHAPTER IV. A GLANCE BACKWARDS.
CHAPTER V. THE PETTIFOGGER.
CHAPTER VI. SO FAR, SO GOOD.
CHAPTER VII. A NEW TALENT.
CHAPTER VIII. SUNDAY AND TRINITY CHURCH.
CHAPTER IX. THE LAWYER'S PROGRESS.
CHAPTER X. NEW PROJECTS.
CHAPTER XI. THE ENGAGEMENT.
CHAPTER XII. HELEN'S DEBUT.
CHAPTER XIII. ABSENT ON BUSINESS.
CHAPTER XIV. HELEN MAKES KNOWN HER ENGAGEMENT.
CHAPTER XV. THE OPPOSITE LODGER.
CHAPTER XVI. THE MUFFLED FACE.
CHAPTER XVII. AN AWKWARD INTERVIEW.
CHAPTER XVIII. MARGARET'S FLIGHT.
CHAPTER XIX. HERBERT COLEMAN.
CHAPTER XX. THE CANDLE FLICKERS.
CHAPTER XXI. A CONSULTATION.
CHAPTER XXII. PREPARING THE WAY.
CHAPTER XXIII. THE BLOW FALLS.
CHAPTER XXIV. HELEN'S GOOD FORTUNE.
CHAPTER XXV. MR. SHARP CHANGES HIS BASE.
CHAPTER XXVI. A SHORT CHAPTER.
CHAPTER XXVII. HELEN'S BANQUET.
CHAPTER XXVIII. THE BELL RINGS.
CHAPTER XXIX. THE UNBIDDEN GUEST.
CHAPTER XXX. PALLIDA MORS.
CHAPTER XXXI. READING THE WILL.
CHAPTER XXXII. MARGARET'S SECOND FLIGHT.
CHAPTER XXXIII. THE GOOD SAMARITAN.
CHAPTER XXXIV. JACOB SEALS HIS FATE.
CHAPTER XXXV. THE DENUNCIATION.
CHAPTER XXXVI. THE ARREST.
CHAPTER XXXVII. A WOMAN'S HEART.
CHAPTER XXXVIII. GREEK MEETS GREEK.
CHAPTER XXXIX. THE SLAVE OF THE NEEDLE.
CHAPTER XL. UNCLE ZEBINA'S OFFER.
CHAPTER XLI. MR. SHARP MAKES AN IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION.
CHAPTER XLII. HOW YES BECAME NO.
CHAPTER XLIII. MARTHA GREY IS SURPRISED.
CHAPTER XLIV. HELEN TAKES LEAVE OF THE STAGE.
CHAPTER XLV. TO CONCLUDE.






IN SEARCH OF TREASURE

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

CONTENTS

Chapter I. INTRODUCES GUY AND HIS FATHER
II. WHAT GUY FOUND IN THE BLUE CHEST
III. GUY TAKES THE FIRST STEP
IV. IN THE INDIAN OCEAN
V. AN ADVENTURE IN BOMBAY
VI. GUY'S PROGRESS
VII. GUY RECEIVES A COMMISSION
VIII. FROM BOMBAY TO LIVERPOOL
IX. GUY ARRIVES IN LONDON
X. AT MILTON SCHOOL
XI. AN INDEPENDENT PUPIL
XII. HOW VIVIAN ESCAPED
XIII. DR. MUSGRAVE RECEIVES INFORMATION
XIV. GUY FENWICK REACHES MILTON SCHOOL
XV. DR. MUSGRAVE'S HUMILIATION
XVI. GUY FINISHES UP HIS BUSINESS IN LONDON
XVII. HOW THINGS WENT ON IN BAYPORT
XVIII. WILY DEACON CRANE
XIX. PREPARING TO RECEIVE GUY
XX. GUY REACHES BAYPORT
XXI. DEACON CRANE IS PERPLEXED
XXII. THE CAPTAIN OF THE OSPREY
XXIII. ON THE WAY TO NEW BEDFORD
XXIV. ARRANGING FOR THE VOYAGE
XXV. CAPTAIN RICHMOND
XXVI. A BRUTAL CAPTAIN
XXVII. GUY AND THE CAPTAIN
XXVIII. THE ISLAND AT LAST
XXIX. THE ISLAND AT LAST
XXX. LOOKING FOR TREASURE
XXXI. A STARTLING SUGGESTION
XXXII. LUKE CLARK MAKES A DISCOVERY
XXXIII. THE END OF JOHN WOLF'S NARRATIVE
XXXIV. HOW SUCCESS BECAME FAILURE
XXXV. THE CRUISE OF THE OSPREY
XXXVI. RESCUED
XXXVII. DIVIDING THE TREASURE
XXXVIII. BACK IN BAYPORT






GRIT

OR THE YOUNG BOATMAN OF PINE POINT

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

CONTENTS

CHAPTER PAGE
I.   GRIT. 3
II.   THE YOUNG BOATMAN. 11
III.   THE LOST HAT. 19
IV.   A BOY IN THE WATER. 28
V.   THE STEPFATHER. 36
VI.   GRIT'S RECOMPENSE. 41
VII.   GRIT ASTONISHES PHIL. 45
VIII.   GRIT PUTS HIS MONEY AWAY. 53
IX.   A LITTLE DISCUSSION. 62
X.   BRANDON LEARNS GRIT'S SECRET. 70
XI.   THE MIDNIGHT VISIT. 78
XII.   GRIT'S MISFORTUNE. 83
XIII.   GRIT'S BOAT IS SOLD. 87
XIV.   THE BILL OF SALE. 95
XV.   GRIT ENGAGES ANOTHER BOAT. 102
XVI.   MR. BRANDON'S FRIEND. 110
XVII.   AN UNWELCOME VISITOR. 119
XVIII.   A STORMY TIME. 127
XIX.   TRAVERS PICKS UP A FRIEND. 135
XX.   A PROMISING PLAN. 143
XXI.   MR. BRANDON LOSES HIS SUPPER. 151
XXII.   BANK OFFICIALS IN COUNCIL. 159
XXIII.   GRIT GIVES IMPORTANT ADVICE. 167
XXIV.   WHAT GRIT OVERHEARD BEHIND THE ELM-TREE. 174
XXV.   MRS. BRANDON IS MYSTIFIED. 182
XXVI.   THE FALL RIVER MANUFACTURER. 189
XXVII.   A FRIEND IN NEED. 197
XXVIII.   THE TRAIN ROBBERY. 205
XXIX.   THE CONSPIRATORS ARE PERPLEXED. 212
XXX.   GRIT IS BETRAYED. 220
XXXI.   NEW PLANS. 228
XXXII.   GRIT RECEIVES A BUSINESS LETTER. 232
XXXIII.   GRIT LEAVES PINE POINT. 235
XXXIV.   GRIT REACHES BOSTON. 243
XXXV.   CROSS-EXAMINED. 251
XXXVI.   THE BOY DANIEL. 257
XXXVII.   DANIEL CALLS AT THE PARKER HOUSE. 266
XXXVIII.   GRIT MAKES A DISCOVERY. 271
XXXIX.   AN UNPLEASANT INTERVIEW. 274
XL.   COLONEL JOHNSON COMES TO GRIEF. 278
XLI.   CONCLUSION. 282






THE POORHOUSE BOY

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

CONTENTS.

CHAPTER PAGE
I.   Jed, 1
II.   Mr. and Mrs. Fogson, 11
III.   The Scranton Poorhouse, 20
IV.   An Exciting Contest, 30
V.   Jed Secures an Ally, 37
VI.   Mr. Fogson Makes up His Mind, 49
VII.   Fogson's Mistake, 59
VIII.   Mr. Fogson is Astonished, 68
IX.   Jed Leaves the Poorhouse, 77
X.   Jed Reaches Duncan, 87
XI.   Jed's First Appearance on the Stage, 96
XII.   Percy Dixon is Bewildered, 106
XIII.   Fogson in Pursuit, 115
XIV.   Jed's Luck, 125
XV.   Two Old Acquaintances, 135
XVI.   Miss Holbrook, Spinster, 144
XVII.   Jed Meets an Old Acquaintance, 153
XVIII.   Mr. Fogson Receives a Letter, 162
XIX.   Discharged, 167
XX.   Jed's Poor Prospects, 172
[Pg iv]XXI.   Jed Arrives in New York, 182
XXII.   Jed Makes Two Calls, 192
XXIII.   Jed's Bad Luck, 202
XXIV.   A Startling Discovery, 212
XXV.   Without a Penny, 222
XXVI.   In Search of Employment, 232
XXVII.   An Intractable Agent, 241
XXVIII.   A Strange Commission, 250
XXIX.   A Surprise Party, 260
XXX.   Jed Entertains an Old Acquaintance, 270
XXXI.   Jed Returns Good for Evil, 280
XXXII.   At Bar Harbor, 290
XXXIII.   The Poorhouse Receives Two Visitors, 299
XXXIV.   The Detective, 308
XXXV.   Mrs. Avery's Story, 313
XXXVI.   "Who Was Jed?" 318
XXXVII.   Jane Gilman, 328
XXXVIII.   The Detective Secures an Ally, 338
XXXIX.   Jed Learns Who He Is, 343
XL.   Guy Fenwick's Defeat, 349
XLI.   Conclusion, 365






NELSON THE NEWSBOY

OR, AFLOAT IN NEW YORK

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

CONTENTS

CHAPTER PAGE
I.   Introducing the Hero, 1
II.   A Quarrel over a Dollar, 9
III.   Sam Pepper's Resort, 17
IV.   Down at the Ferry, 25
V.   Nelson Speaks His Mind, 35
VI.   A Book Agent's Trials, 43
VII.   A Harsh Alternative, 55
VIII.   The Combination of the Safe, 63
IX.   A Pair Well Matched, 69
X.   Gertrude Leaves Her Home, 77
XI.   Afloat in New York, 85
XII.   Nelson Recovers Some Money, 94
XIII.   A Question of Business, 102
XIV.   Bulson Receives a Setback, 111
XV.   Buying Out a News Stand, 119
XVI.   Nelson and Pepper Part, 127
XVII.   A Bold Move, 134
XVIII.   In the Hands of the Enemy, 140
XIX.   Nelson to the Rescue, 147
XX.   The Home in the Tenement, 155
XXI.   Nelson Makes a Present, 162
XXII.   A Disappointment, 170
XXIII.   An Unsuccessful Quest, 176
[Pg vi]XXIV.   A Decoy Letter, 183
XXV.   Mark Horton Relents, 190
XXVI.   Nelson on Shipboard, 198
XXVII.   Down the Jersey Coast, 206
XXVIII.   Gertrude Has an Adventure, 215
XXIX.   A Surprise on the Road, 224
XXX.   Comparing Notes, 233
XXXI.   Bulson Grows Desperate, 240
XXXII.   Somebody Waits in Vain, 248
XXXIII.   Questions of Importance, 257
XXXIV.   Father and Son—Conclusion, 266






RALPH RAYMOND'S HEIR

By Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

CHAPTER PAGE
I.   THE MYSTERIOUS CUSTOMER. 1
II.   THE HOUSE IN TWENTY-NINTH STREET. 9
III.   AN UNEXPECTED DISCOVERY. 17
IV.   RALPH RAYMOND'S HEIR. 25
V.   JAMES CROMWELL GAINS SOME INFORMATION. 33
VI.   THE FACE AT THE FUNERAL. 41
VII.   PAUL MORTON HAS A VISITOR. 49
VIII.   JAMES CROMWELL'S TRIUMPH. 57
IX.   HOW MATTERS WERE ARRANGED. 65
X.   A VILLAINOUS SUGGESTION. 73
XI.   GOLD VERSUS CRIME. 82
XII.   ON GOAT ISLAND. 90
XIII.   THE VEIL IS LIFTED. 99
XIV.   CLARA MANTON. 107
XV.   A DECLARATION, AND HOW IT WAS RECEIVED. 115
XVI.   A MERCENARY PARENT. 123
XVII.   LOVE AND LUCRE. 131
XVIII.   A DARK DEED. 139
XIX.   CATO. 147
XX.   THE DAY AFTER. 155
XXI.   MAJOR WOODLEY AND HIS DAUGHTER. 163
XXII.   THE GHOST IN NO. 41. 171
XXIII.   A STARTLING APPEARANCE. 180
XXIV.   CONCLUSION. 188
  WHITE-FACED DICK. 197
  A BRUSH WITH THE CHINESE 215
  A. L. Burt's Catalogue of Books for Young People by Popular Writers 1






RUPERT'S AMBITION

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

CONTENTS.

CHAPTER PAGE
I.   Rupert Loses His Place, 1
II.   Out of Work, 11
III.   In a Tight Place, 22
IV.   A False Report, 32
V.   Mrs. Marlow's Scheme, 42
VI.   Rupert as a Detective, 52
VII.   A Lucky Meeting, 62
VIII.   Julian Lorimer, 73
IX.   Rupert Becomes a Bell-Boy, 83
X.   A Bell-Boy's Experiences, 93
XI.   Rupert Receives a Commission, 103
XII.   Clayton's Scheme, 113
XIII.   Clayton's Disappointment, 124
XIV.   The Young Newsboy, 134
XV.   Mr. Sylvester's Birthday, 144
XVI.   Julian Has Two Disappointments, 154
XVII.   Mr. Packard of Colorado, 164
XVIII.   A Scene at Delmonico's, 174
[Pg iv]XIX.   What Happened in No. 61, 184
XX.   Mr. Packard's Gift, 191
XXI.   Rupert Becomes a Confidant, 198
XXII.   Trying to Be an Actor, 205
XXIII.   A Baffled Scheme, 215
XXIV.   Leslie's Progress, 225
XXV.   Leslie Waters as a Dramatic Star, 234
XXVI.   Triumphant Over Obstacles, 245
XXVII.   An Ingenious Trick, 251
XXVIII.   Rupert Resigns His Situation, 257
XXIX.   The St. James Hotel, in Denver, 265
XXX.   Packard's Home at Red Gulch, 275
XXXI.   Ben Boone, 280
XXXII.   An Unpleasant Bedfellow, 285
XXXIII.   Ben Boone's Temptation, 295
XXXIV.   Rupert's Predicament, 305
XXXV.   Rupert Makes a Discovery, 310
XXXVI.   A Lucky Encounter, 315
XXXVII.   An Indian Guide, 326
XXXVIII.   How to Manage a Rogue, 336
XXXIX.   New Plans, 347
XL.   Conclusion, 356






THE DISAGREEABLE WOMAN.

A SOCIAL MYSTERY

By Horatio Alger Jr. (AKA Julian Starr)


CONTENTS.

Chapter Page
I.   A Social Mystery 7
II.   The Mystery Deepens 13
III.   Prof. Poppendorf 19
IV.   Prof. Poppendorf's Lecture 29
V.   A Conversation with the Disagreeable Woman 41
VI.   Count Penelli 50
VII.   Macy's 61
VIII.   The Professor in Love 71
IX.   An Evening at the Boarding-House 82
X.   A Rustic Admirer 93
XI.   A Poor Patient 104
XII.   The Disagreeable Woman in a New Light 112
[Pg iv]XIII.   Mrs. Wyman's Curiosity 117
XIV.   The Quality of Mercy 122
XV.   The Professor's Courtship 128
XVI.   Sits the Wind in that Quarter? 139
XVII.   My Rich Patient 150
XVIII.   The Professor's Book 156
XIX.   A Speech from the Throne 162
XX.   A Startling Discovery 169
XXI.   After Three Months 174
XXII.   I Appeal to the Disagreeable Woman 181
XXIII.   At Last 185
XXIV.   The Light of Hope 189






OUT FOR BUSINESS

OR, ROBERT FROST'S STRANGE CAREER

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

CONTENTS

CHAPTER PAGE
I.      A Great Surprise, 7
II.      Mr. Talbot and the Dog, 15
III.      The Little Plot against Robert, 24
IV.      Mr. Talbot is Mystified, 33
V.      A Crisis, 42
VI.      On the Train, 51
VII.      Baffled, 59
VIII.      Peril, 67
IX.      At the Palmer House, 75
X.      Robert Gets a Place, 83
XI.      Mr. Palmer's Infatuation, 92
XII.      An Unlooked-for Scene, 101
XIII.      Robert Receives a Letter, 110
XIV.      James Talbot Learns Something of Importance, 118
XV.      The Result of a Fire, 127
XVI.      Two Disappointments, 136
XVII.      Robert is Given a Mission, 143
XVIII.      The Post-office Money Order, 150
XIX.      An Unexpected Attack, 160
XX.      The Escape of Cross and Huskin, 169
XXI.      Robert and the Old Lumberman, 178
[Pg vi]XXII.      A Clever Capture, 187
XXIII.      Palmer's Unfortunate Début, 197
XXIV.      Palmer Calls upon Robert's Mother, 209
XXV.      Another Talk about Robert, 215
XXVI.      Robert Speaks his Mind, 222
XXVII.      Mr. Talbot Receives another Set-back, 229
XXVIII.      The Conspirators are Disgusted, 236
XXIX.      A Lucky Change of Staterooms, 245
XXX.      Another Plot against Robert, 253
XXXI.      The Missing Baggage Check, 261
XXXII.      Robert Delivers the Precious Map, 269
XXXIII.      Robert Visits Home—Conclusion, 279






MARK MANNING'S MISSION

THE STORY OF A SHOE FACTORY BOY

By Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

CHAPTER  
I. Three Young Hunters
II. The Hermit's Cabin
III. A Timely Rescue
IV. The Hermit Explains
V. Lyman Taylor Makes a New Acquaintance
VI. A Tragedy in the Pasture
VII. Mark at Home
VIII. Deacon Miller Gets a Clue
IX. The Deacon's Mission
X. Mark Protects a Friend
XI. Mark is Discharged
XII. Good Luck After Misfortune
XIII. The Little Man in Black
XIV. An Important Proposal
XV. The Hermit's Bank
XVI. Lyman Taylor Gains some Information
XVII. On the Trail of Gold
XVIII. Lyman's Disappointment
XIX. The Hermit Receives a Call
XX. How Lyman Succeeded
XXI. All Aboard for New York
XXII. In an Office on Broadway
XXIII. Mark's Mission
XXIV. What Mark Discovered
XXV. The Little Match Boy
XXVI. Luck Favors Lyman
XXVII. Old Peggy
XXVIII. Lyman's Plan
XXIX. Mark Receives a Telegram
XXX. Mark Makes Arrangements with Jack
XXXI. Jack Talks in his Sleep
XXXII. Jack is Pursued
XXXIII. Mark Eludes his Pursuers
XXXIV. Mrs. Manning's House is Sold
XXXV. Notice to Quit
XXXVI. The Hermit Secures a House
XXXVII. Conclusion






STRONG AND STEADY

OR, PADDLE YOUR OWN CANOE

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

CONTENTS

CHAPTER PAGE
I.   THE ESSEX CLASSICAL INSTITUTE. 9
II.   IN THE CARS. 18
III.   AT HOME. 28
IV.   JACOB DRUMMOND, OF STAPLETON. 33
V.   JACOB DRUMMOND—CONTINUED. 38
VI.   FUTURE PLANS. 48
VII.   MR. DRUMMOND'S HUMBLE ROOF. 58
VIII.   WALTER MAKES A REVELATION. 68
IX.   HOW MR. DRUMMOND TOOK THE NEWS. 78
X.   MR. DRUMMOND'S STORE. 88
XI.   JOSHUA STIRS UP THE WRONG CUSTOMER. 98
XII.   AFTER THE BATTLE. 108
XIII.   THE ARROW AND THE PIONEER. 117
XIV.   A BRILLIANT SCHEME. 127
XV.   WAYS AND MEANS. 137
XVI.   JOSHUA TRIES KEEPING STORE. 146
XVII.   JOSHUA'S DISAPPOINTMENT. 155
XVIII.   WALTER FINDS HIMSELF IN HOT WATER. 165
XIX.   THE TABLES ARE TURNED. 175
XX.   IN WHICH JOSHUA COMES TO GRIEF. 185
XXI.   A NEW ACQUAINTANCE. 195
XXII.   MESSRS. FLINT AND PUSHER. 206
XXIII.   WALTER LOSES HIS MONEY. 216
XXIV.   SLIPPERY DICK. 226
XXV.   A HARD CUSTOMER. 236
XXVI.   BUSINESS EXPERIENCES. 246
XXVII.   A CABIN IN THE WOODS. 256
XXVIII.   STRANGE ACQUAINTANCES. 266
XXIX.   DANGER THREATENS. 276
XXX.   THE ROBBER WALKS INTO A TRAP. 286
XXXI.   WALTER'S ESCAPE. 296
XXXII.   A STRANGE HIDING-PLACE. 306
XXXIII.   WALTER SHOWS STRATEGY. 317
XXXIV.   DELIVERANCE. 326
XXXV.   THE LAST OF JACK MANGUM. 335
XXXVI.   JOSHUA BIDS GOOD-BY TO STAPLETON. 345
XXXVII.   CONCLUSION. 355






HE TOOK HIM IN HIS ARMS

MAKING HIS MARK

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

Illustrated By Robert L. Mason



CONTENTS

I An Unpleasant Talk
II Mr. Tubbs, the Grocer
III Mrs. Lane's Disappointment
IV The Lost Letter
V Abel Arrives in Portville
VI The Son and Heir
VII A Plebeian Relative
VIII A Cold Reception
IX A Lucky Rescue
X Gerald Finds a Sympathizing Friend
XI The Burglar's Defeat
XII A Grocer's Clerk
XIII An Artful Trick
XIV A Crisis
XV A Strange Proposal
XVI Mrs. Lane's Surprise
XVII Gerald Leaves Portville
XVIII A New Acquaintance
XIX A Bold Robbery
XX A Letter from Portville
XXI A Mining Settlement in Montana
XXII The Tables are Turned
XXIII New Arrangements
XXIV A New Home
XXV A Perilous Ride
XXVI Saul Gridley Seeks Revenge
XXVII Saul Gridley's Unpleasant Surprise
XXVIII A Trip on Horseback
XXIX Nero
XXX The Circus
XXXI Ransom
XXXII Imprisoned
XXXIII Rescued
XXXIV A Deed of Gift
XXXV John Graves Reappears
XXXVI Mrs. Lane's Discomfiture
XXXVII Conclusion






THE TRAIN BOY.

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

CONTENTS



CHAPTER.   PAGE.
I. —The Train for Chicago 9
II. —A Leap from the Train 17
III. —Paul Palmer at Home 25
IV. —An Unwelcome Visitor 33
V. —Paul to the Rescue 41
VI. —Birds of a Feather 48
VII. —A Rejected Suitor 56
VIII. —The Struggling Artist 64
IX. —The First Sitting 72
X. —Miss Framley's Economy 79
XI. —Paul Gets into Trouble 87
XII. —Paul's Critical Position 95
XIII. —Grace Dearborn at Home 103
XIV. —The Artist's Secret 111
XV. —A Fellow-Conspirator 118
XVI. —An Unwelcome Appearance 125
XVII. —Paul Defends His Mother 131
XVIII. —Grace Dearborn's Party 135
XIX. —The Artist's Recreation 143
XX. —A Persevering Suitor 150
XXI. —Miss Framley's Mortification 158
XXII. —An Unexpected Change 166
XXIII. —A Catastrophe 170
XXIV. —The Train-Wrecker 175
XXV. —Paul Changes His Business 182
XXVI. —Mr. Bradford's Office 190
XXVII. —Serving a Tyrant 198
XXVIII. —Mr. Manson is Surprised 206
XXIX. —The Book-keeper's Triumph 211
XXX. —Paul is Promoted 215
XXXI. —Paul and His Successor 222
XXXII. —Jim Scott 226
XXXIII. —Cheyenne 230
XXXIV. —Major Ashton in a Quandary 234
XXXV. —Wooing the Widow 238
XXXVI. —Paul Sells the Mine 246
XXXVII. —Diamond Cut Diamond 253
XXXVIII. —A Scene at Omaha 261
XXXIX. —A Thief Foiled 265
XL. —The Lady's Secret 269
XLI. —Major Ashton's Engagement 273
XLII. —A Revelation 276
XLIII. —Major Ashton at Bay 284
XLIV. —Conclusion 292






THE YOUNG CIRCUS RIDER

OR, THE MYSTERY OF ROBERT RUDD.

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

CONTENTS

CHAPTER. PAGE
I. Anak, the Norwegian Giant 7
II. Anak's Exploits 15
III. The Wrath of Mr. Tarbox 24
IV. Mr. Tarbox Invokes the Majesty of the Law 32
V. Tarbox and the Constable go to the Circus 41
VI. Tarbox is Defeated 50
VII. The Evening Entertainment 59
VIII. A Scheming Nephew 68
IX. Two Boys on a Tramp 77
X. Trapped 85
XI. Dismay at the Home of Tarbox 94
XII. The Canvas Man 102
XIII. Catching a Thief 110
XIV. Chestnutwood 115
XV. A Compact 120
XVI. The Canvas Man 127
XVII. An Athletic Contest 136
XVIII. The Canvas Man finds a Bonanza 144
XIX. A Farce and a Tragedy 153
XX. The Amateur Detectives 162
XXI. Catching a Burglar 171
6XXII. Robert Rudd Leaves the Circus 180
XXIII. What the Letter Contained 188
XXIV. Robert Meets his Employer 193
XXV. At Niagara Falls 198
XXVI. A Victim of Treachery 207
XXVII. Robert finds Himself in a Tight Place 216
XXVIII. Robert Subdues a Horse 225
XXIX. An Unpleasant Acquaintance 234
XXX. The Tree of Refuge 241
XXXI. Hercules—the Strong Man 247
XXXII. Fitzgerald's Disappointment 253
XXXIII. Fitzgerald Sees an Apparition 262
XXXIV. The Mystery of Robert Rudd is Solved 266






BERTHA'S CHRISTMAS VISION:

AN AUTUMN SHEAF

By Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS.

Page.
Little Floy; or, How a Miser was reclaimed 1
My Castle 34
Miss Henderson's Thanksgiving Day 38
Little Charlie 53
Bertha's Christmas Vision 55
Wide-Awake 64
The First Tree planted by an Ornamental Tree Society 75
The Royal Carpenter of Amsterdam 77
Our Gabrielle 94
The Veiled Mirror 96
Summer Hours 115
The Prize Painting 118
The Child of the Street 152
[viii]Lost and Found 156
Geraldine 203
The Christmas Gift 205
My Picture 224
Gottfried the Scholar 227
Innocence 240
Peter Plunkett's Adventure 242






FRANK HUNTER'S PERIL

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

CONTENTS

CHAPTER   PAGE
I. Frank and Ben, 5
II. Mr. Craven's Courtship, 15
III. Unwelcome News, 21
IV. Mr. Craven's Four-Legged Enemy, 30
V. Mr. Craven's Return, 40
VI. The Difficulty of Killing a Dog, 50
VII. Miss O'Grady's Victory, 59
VIII. Frank is Obstinate, 69
IX. A Stranger Appears on the Scene, 79
X. A Conspiracy Against Frank, 84
XI. Trapped, 96
XII. Two Boy Friends, 105
XIII. Jonathan Tarbox, of Squashboro', 114
XIV. The London Clerk, 123
XV. Mr. Tarbox is Obstinate, 133
XVI. An Adventure in London, 142
XVII. Colonel Sharpley's Ruse, 152
XVIII. Mr. Tarbox at the Paris Exposition, 162
XIX. Frank Asserts his Rights, 172
XX. Frank Leaves Paris, 182
XXI. The Hotel Du Glacier, 192
XXII. Over the Brink, 202
XXIII. Giving the Alarm, 208
XXIV. Sharpley Dissembles, 212
XXV. A Useless Search, 217
XXVI. Mr. Tarbox on the Trail, 222
XXVII. Tarbox to the Rescue, 232
XXVIII. Saved as by a Miracle, 237
XXIX. Frank's Pedestrian Tour, 242
XXX. New Friends, 252
XXXI. How the News went Home, 261
XXXII. Ben Brings Good News, 269
XXXIII. Alpine Explorations of Mr. Tarbox, 279
XXXIV. The Plow is a Success, 287
XXXV. Mr. Craven Meets with Unexpected Difficulties, 296
XXXVI. Sharpley's Return, 306
XXXVII. Mrs. Craven's Fixed Idea, 315
XXXVIII. Retribution, 325






THE YOUNG BOOK AGENT

OR, FRANK HARDY'S ROAD TO SUCCESS

By Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

CHAPTER   PAGE
I. Frank at Home 1
II. Down at the Wreck 9
III. Disagreeable News 17
IV. The Hunt for a Missing Man 25
V. Frank at the Store 34
VI. The Rival Merchants 42
VII. A Fourth of July Celebration 50
VIII. Frank Looks for Work 58
IX. Frank Meets a Book Agent 67
X. Frank Goes to New York 76
XI. Frank as an Agent 86
XII. A Bright Beginning 96
XIII. Frank on the Road 108
XIV. A Boy Runaway 118
XV. Caught in a Storm 127
XVI. An Important Sale 136
XVII. A Curious Happening 145
XVIII. The Would-be Actor 153
XIX. Giving an Autograph 162
XX. Frank's Remarkable Find 171
XXI. Gabe Flecker Shows His Hand 180
XXII. The Rival Book Agent 189
XXIII. News from Home 197
XXIV. Lost in a Coal Mine 205
XXV. Frank Meets Flecker Again 214
XXVI. An Escape 224
XXVII. At Home Once More 232
XXVIII. Frank Starts for the South 242
XXIX. A Scene on the Train 249
XXX. Frank Meets His Brother Mark 257
XXXI. A Clever Capture-Conclusion 264






THE YOUNG SALESMAN

By Horatio Alger, Jr.



CONTENTS

CHAPTER PAGE
I.   ON BOARD THE "ARCTURUS." 1
II.   THE FIRST DAY IN NEW YORK. 10
III.   SCOTT LEARNS A LESSON. 19
IV.   TRACKING THE THIEF. 27
V.   AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE. 36
VI.   SCOTT FINDS A RELATIVE AND A PLACE. 45
VII.   AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE. 54
VIII.   SCOTT RECOVERS PART OF HIS MONEY. 63
IX.   BUSINESS EXPERIENCE. 72
X.   SETH LAWTON. 80
XI.   SCOTT CALLS ON HIS POOR RELATION. 89
XII.   THE SECOND-HAND SUIT. 98
XIII.   A CASH BOY'S TROUBLES. 107
XIV.   A HELPING HAND. 116
XV.   THE CASH BOY'S PROMOTION. 125
XVI.   LOAMMI'S TEMPTATION. 134
XVII.   SUSPICION FALLS UPON SCOTT. 142
XVIII.   TRAPPED. 150
XIX.   A NEW HOME. 159
XX.   SCOTT IS VINDICATED. 167
XXI.   A NEW PLACE. 176
XXII.   THE POOR INVENTOR. 185
XXIII.   EZRA LITTLE'S DISAPPOINTMENT. 193
XXIV.   LOAMMI HEARS GOOD NEWS. 202
XXV.   AT NIAGARA FALLS. 210
XXVI.   AN ADVENTURE. 219
XXVII.   RED RALPH. 227
XXVIII.   ON WATCH. 235
XXIX.   A PLOT FOILED. 243
XXX.   RED RALPH'S SURPRISE. 252
XXXI.   AN UNEXPECTED MEETING. 261
XXXII.   A LARGE OPERATION. 270
XXXIII.   SCOTT GETS INTO SOCIETY. 279
XXXIV.   MR. BABCOCK'S INVENTION. 287
XXXV.   THE SEALED PACKET. 296
XXXVI.   A TIMELY HELPER. 305
XXXVII.   CONCLUSION. 310
  A. L. Burt's Catalogue of Books 1






TOM THATCHER'S FORTUNE

by Horatio Alger Jr.



CONTENTS

CHAPTER   Page
I. AN OLD LETTER. 5
II. THE YOUNG RIVALS. 11
III. THE RACE ON ROUND POND. 14
IV. A FALSE FRIEND. 24
V. DARIUS DARKE. 31
VI. ENDS IN A FIRE. 38
VII. THE MIDNIGHT FIRE. 45
VIII. THE BARN LOFT. 50
IX. AN UNEXPECTED CHARGE. 55
X. IN SEARCH OF EMPLOYMENT. 59
XI. A VOICE FROM THE GRAVE. 66
XII. TOM'S JOURNEY. 71
XIII. A CHEAP OVERCOAT. 78
XIV. THE TRAMP TRANSFORMED. 84
XV. THE TRAGEDY AT ROCKY GULCH. 91
XVI. TOM'S VISIT TO PEARL STREET. 97
XVII. TOM GAINS A VICTORY. 103
XVIII. DO THE DEAD LIVE? 108
XIX. TOM STARTS ON HIS JOURNEY. 113
XX. A HOTEL ACQUAINTANCE. 116
XXI. TOM'S NEW EMPLOYER. 120
XXII. A ROUGH DIAMOND. 126
XXIII. PETER BRUSH, THE HUNTER. 131
XXIV. MR. BURNETT BEATS A RETREAT. 135
XXV. A SOLITARY WALK. 139
XXVI. PERCY BURNETT UNMASKS. 143
XXVII. A FRIEND IN NEED. 148
XXVIII. HOW PETER BRUSH CAME TO THE RESCUE. 153
XXIX. THE PACIFIC TRAIL. 159
XXX. THE MAN WITHOUT A SCALP. 163
XXXI. TWO NEW COMRADES. 166
XXXII. A STARTLING SIGHT. 171
XXXIII. TAKEN CAPTIVE. 175
XXXIV. TWO POWWOWS. 179
XXXV. HOW TOM PASSED THE NIGHT. 183
XXXVI. TOM'S DEADLY PERIL. 186
XXXVII. THE INDIANS ADOPT TOM. 192
XXXVIII. THREE MONTHS IN CAPTIVITY. 197
XXXIX. THE CABIN AT ROCKY GULCH. 201
XL. TOM FINDS HIMSELF RICH. 208
XLI. TOM AND THE GRIZZLY. 213
XLII. A STARTLING DISCLOSURE. 219
XLIII. TOM COMES INTO A FORTUNE. 224
XLIV. A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY. 228
XLV. HOW THINGS WENT ON AT HOME. 233
XLVI. MRS. THATCHER LOSES HER NEW HOME. 238
XLVII. A DOUBLE SURPRISE. 244
XLVIII. RETRIBUTION OVERTAKES JOHN SIMPSON. 251
  HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
BY WILLIAM BENNET.
259
  THAT BELL!
BY PAUL BLAKE.
269






ADRIFT IN THE CITY

OR, OLIVER CONRAD'S PLUCKY FIGHT

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

CONTENTS

CHAPTER
I. Two Young Enemies.
II. Open Revolt.
III. The Young Rivals.
IV. Mr. Kenyon's Secret.
V. Mr. Kenyon's Resolve.
VI. Mr. Kenyon's Change of Base.
VII. Roland's Discomfiture.
VIII. A Dangerous Letter.
IX. Oliver's Mother.
X. The Royal Lunatic.
XI. How the Letter was Mailed.
XII. Oliver's Journey.
XIII. Mr. Kenyon's Plans for Oliver.
XIV. A Store in the Bowery.
XV. John's Courtship.
XVI. The Conspiracy.
XVII. Oliver Loses His Place.
XVIII. Oliver, the Outcast.
XIX. A Strange Acquaintance.
XX. A Terrible Situation.
XXI. Roland is Surprised.
XXII. Oliver Adopts a New Guardian.
XXIII. Mr. Bundy is Disappointed, and Oliver Meets Some Friends.
XXIV. Another Clue.
XXV. Making Arrangements.
XXVI. Who Rupert Jones Was.
XXVII. A Startling Telegram.
XXVIII. Old Nancy's Hut.
XXIX. Dr. Fox in Pursuit.
XXX. How Dr. Fox was Fooled.
XXXI. Mrs. Kenyon Finds Friends.
XXXII. Mr. Denton of Chicago.
XXXIII. A Midnight Attack.
XXXIV. Denton Sees His Victims Escape.
XXXV. On the Track.
XXXVI. Denton is Checkmated.
XXXVII. Denton's Little Adventure in the Cars.
XXXVIII. The Meeting at Lincoln Park.
XXXIX. The Common Enemy.
XL. The Thunderbolt Falls.






FALLING IN WITH FORTUNE

OR, THE EXPERIENCES OF A YOUNG SECRETARY

By Horatio Alger, Jr.

CONTENTS

I. Thrown Out of Employment
II. The Accusation and What Followed
III. Getting Settled
IV. The Old Secretary and the New
V. A Plot against Robert
VI. Mrs. Vernon's Money
VII. The Doctor's Visit
VIII. Frederic Vernon's Perplexity
IX. Robert Reaches London
X. Matters at Home
XI. Vernon Makes Another Move
XII. An Unexpected Result
XIII. Vernon's High-handed Proceedings
XIV. Vernon's Unwelcome Visitor
XV. A Fight and a Fire
XVI. Robert Shows his Bravery
XVII. A Diamond Scarfpin
XVIII. Vernon Plays the Penitent
XIX. Mrs. Vernon's Bank Account
XX. The Runaway along the Cliff
XXI. The Cablegram from Chicago
XXII. Farmer Parsons' Story
XXIII. Aunt and Nephew's Agreement
XXIV. The Attack in the Stateroom
XXV. A Friend in Need
XXVI. In Chicago Once More
XXVII. Dick Marden's Good News
XXVIII. In which Mrs. Vernon is Missing
XXIX. Doctor Rushwood's Sanitarium
XXX. Frederic Vernon's Demands
XXXI. Robert Decides to Act
XXXII. The Beginning of the End
XXXIII. Robert's Heroism--Conclusion