Produced by David Widger

INDEX OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG

WORKS OF

HORATIO ALGER, Jr.

Compiled by David Widger

CONTENTS

## 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
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
CHAPTER I.,
II.,
III.,
IV.,
V.,
VI.,
VII.,
VIII.,
IX.,
X.,
XI.,
XII.,
XIII.,
XIV.,
XV.,
XVI.,
XVII.,

XVIII.,
XIX.,
XX.,
XXI.,
XXII.,
XXIII.,
XXIV.,
XXV.,
XXVI.,
XXVII.,
XXVIII.,
XXIX.,
XXX.,
XXXI.,
XXXII.,
XXXIII.,
XXXIV.,
XXXV.

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. CHAPTER II. CHAPTER III. CHAPTER IV. CHAPTER V. CHAPTER VI. CHAPTER VII. CHAPTER VIII. CHAPTER IX. CHAPTER X. CHAPTER XI. CHAPTER XII. CHAPTER XIII. CHAPTER XIV. CHAPTER XV. CHAPTER XVI. CHAPTER XVII. CHAPTER XVIII. CHAPTER XIX. CHAPTER XX. CHAPTER XXI. CHAPTER XXII. CHAPTER XXIII. CHAPTER XXIV. CHAPTER XXV. CHAPTER XXVI. CHAPTER XXVII. CHAPTER XXVIII. CHAPTER XXIX. CHAPTER XXX. CHAPTER XXXI. CHAPTER XXXII.

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