A classic rags-to-riches tale by Horatio Alger, one of the most popular and influential American authors of the 19th century. This novel follows the adventures of a young boy who rises from poverty and hardship to achieve success and fortune through hard work, perseverance, and moral virtue. First published in 1899, this book exemplifies Alger's celebrated formula for success and remains an enduring symbol of the American Dream. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.