From Canal Boy to President (Perfect Library)

Alger Jr., Horatio

ISBN 10: 1508784655 / ISBN 13: 9781508784654

Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishi, 2015

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: From Canal Boy to President (Perfect Library)
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishi
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1508784655
• ISBN 13: 9781508784654
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

From Canal Boy to President (English Edition) by Horatio Alger Jr. is a classic rags-to-respectability tale that captures the enduring promise of perseverance, integrity, and ambition. Written in Alger’s signature style, the novel follows a determined young protagonist who begins with little more than grit and hope, facing hardship with steady courage while seizing every honest opportunity to rise.

Set against a vivid backdrop of work, struggle, and self-improvement, From Canal Boy to President traces a compelling journey from humble beginnings toward a future shaped by character and effort. Along the way, the story highlights the importance of education, hard work, and moral choices, offering a fast-moving narrative filled with turning points that reward persistence and punish deception.

Whether you’re discovering Alger for the first time or returning to a cornerstone of classic American inspirational fiction, From Canal Boy to President delivers an engaging reading experience that celebrates resilience and the belief that a better life can be earned through determination and principled action. This edition invites modern readers to enjoy a timeless story of rising above circumstance and striving for a place of honor and accomplishment.

About the Author

Horatio Alger, Jr. was born in the New England coastal town of Chelsea, Massachusetts, on January 13, 1832, to Horatio Alger, a Unitarian minister, and his wife Olive Augusta Fenno.