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Helping Himself
Hardcover
General Juvenile FictionHistory
ISBN13: 9781023040501
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 156
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Experience a classic tale of ambition and self-reliance in Horatio Alger's Helping Himself, Or, Grant Thornton's Ambition. Set in 19th-century New York City, this juvenile fiction explores the timeless themes of perseverance and the pursuit of opportunity. Alger's work captures the spirit of an era and offers a compelling narrative about navigating challenges and striving for a better future.
This meticulously prepared edition presents a historical snapshot of a bygone time, delving into the values and virtues that shaped the lives of young men. Helping Himself exemplifies the enduring appeal of stories centered around overcoming adversity and embracing the promise of personal growth. Rediscover this engaging narrative and the lessons it imparts about determination and the rewards of hard work.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.
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