One of the masterpieces by Horatio. The book narrates the hardships faced by a child Hector after the death of his father. His uncle provides false evidence to prove him as an adopted child and thus he could not be entitled to inherit the estate. With the ups and downs the story brilliantly captivates the imagination of the readers.
Horatio Alger Jr. ; January 13, 1832 – July 18, 1899) was a prolific 19th-century American writer, best known for his many young adult novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to lives of middle-class security and comfort through hard work, determination, courage, and honesty. (Excerpt from Wikipedia)