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quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
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original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
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Two famous novels by Horatio Alger that focus on rags-to-riches
tales.
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Ragged Dick (Paperback)
Horatio Alger; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R192
Discovery Miles 1 920
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Ragged Dick (1868) is the first in a series of six novels by
American author Horatio Alger. In each, Alger uses the Protestant
work ethic as a template to not only examine the harsh realities of
urban poverty, but provide a hopeful, concrete moral for his young
readers. Dick is a teenage bootblack who lives and works on the
streets of New York City. Despite his difficult circumstances, he
never loses hope. Dick is determined to both survive and make it in
life, and prides himself on his moral standards, refusing to lie,
cheat, or steal to get ahead. When he is recognized for his honesty
by local church figures and businessmen, they provide him
opportunities to work. With the money he manages to save, Dick
opens a bank account and begins to rent a modest apartment in the
city. As he moves closer and closer to middle class life, Dick
takes every chance he is offered and, most importantly, remains
hopeful that his hard work and moral vision will not only pay off,
but keep him grounded, respected, and alive. Horatio Alger's Ragged
Dick is a simple Bildungsroman with a valuable message that remains
a classic work of young adult fiction to this day. Although Alger's
work was intended for young boys of an entirely different era, many
of his themes ring true for our own. In a time of economic crisis
and instability, hopeful stories of perseverance and hard work
could be a welcome form of entertainment and education.
Additionally, Alger's novel provides a window onto America's past,
toward the very origin of the middle-class promise sought and
attained by millions. The Protestant work ethic and the American
Dream have been the nation's defining myths for well over a
century, and while there is ample room to criticize their motives
and attainability, it is undeniable that they have shaped America's
history and people into what they are today. With a beautifully
designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition
of Horatio Alger's Ragged Dick is a classic of young adult fiction
and American literature reimagined for modern readers.
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Ragged Dick (Hardcover)
Horatio Alger; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R267
Discovery Miles 2 670
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Ragged Dick (1868) is the first in a series of six novels by
American author Horatio Alger. In each, Alger uses the Protestant
work ethic as a template to not only examine the harsh realities of
urban poverty, but provide a hopeful, concrete moral for his young
readers. Dick is a teenage bootblack who lives and works on the
streets of New York City. Despite his difficult circumstances, he
never loses hope. Dick is determined to both survive and make it in
life, and prides himself on his moral standards, refusing to lie,
cheat, or steal to get ahead. When he is recognized for his honesty
by local church figures and businessmen, they provide him
opportunities to work. With the money he manages to save, Dick
opens a bank account and begins to rent a modest apartment in the
city. As he moves closer and closer to middle class life, Dick
takes every chance he is offered and, most importantly, remains
hopeful that his hard work and moral vision will not only pay off,
but keep him grounded, respected, and alive. Horatio Alger's Ragged
Dick is a simple Bildungsroman with a valuable message that remains
a classic work of young adult fiction to this day. Although Alger's
work was intended for young boys of an entirely different era, many
of his themes ring true for our own. In a time of economic crisis
and instability, hopeful stories of perseverance and hard work
could be a welcome form of entertainment and education.
Additionally, Alger's novel provides a window onto America's past,
toward the very origin of the middle-class promise sought and
attained by millions. The Protestant work ethic and the American
Dream have been the nation's defining myths for well over a
century, and while there is ample room to criticize their motives
and attainability, it is undeniable that they have shaped America's
history and people into what they are today. With a beautifully
designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition
of Horatio Alger's Ragged Dick is a classic of young adult fiction
and American literature reimagined for modern readers.
It is canonical as a cultural text, rather than a purely literary
one, as this Norton Critical Edition reflects. An extensive
"Contexts" section includes maps, photographs, and documents
showing how and why Alger used the backdrop of New York City to
highlight problems of urban poverty, immigration, and child labor
in mid-nineteenth century America. "Criticism" is thematically
organized around contemporary reviews and responses, the heated
public debate about whether Alger should be available in American
public libraries, parodies of and related responses to Alger, and
four recent critical essays by Mary Wroth Walsh, Glenn Hendler,
Michael Moon, and Hildegard Hoeller.
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