In the tradition of Benjamin Franklin, Horatio Alger, Jr. created heroes who exemplify industry, thrift, honesty, generosity, and bravery in their struggles to survive and prosper in a free, competitive economy. Alger's books are thrilling page-turners with cliff-hanger endings that leave readers eager for the next chapter. Hundreds of millions of Alger's books have been sold, making him one of the best-selling authors in American and world history. A prolific writer, he averaged over three books a year from the Civil War to his death at the age of 67 in 1899. Narrated and very slightly edited for current language usage by Christopher Crennen.
