Bibliograph

From rags to riches;, Horatio Alger, Jr. and the American dream

Type

Label

From rags to riches;, Horatio Alger, Jr. and the American dream

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-236) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsportraits

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

From rags to riches;

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

170142

Sub title

Horatio Alger, Jr. and the American dream

Summary

A biography of Horatio Alger. Alger's own life was so unlike his heroes that the public would have been shocked to know about it. Offers insights into the man and his writings, the America he lived in (1834-1899), and the curious phenomenon he helped give voice to--the American dream

Table Of Contents

The rise and fall of the of the American dream -- Alger the man -- Alger the writer -- Epilogue -- An Alger bibliography

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