Horatio Alger

Author and rags-to-riches tale writer

Horatio Alger was a renowned American author best known for his rags-to-riches tales. He wrote over 130 books during his lifetime, including 'Ragged Dick', which was first published in 1868. Alger's works were incredibly popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and he is still widely read and studied today. He is known for his inspiring stories of overcoming adversity and achieving success through hard...