Publisher's Synopsis
Ragged Dick is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. in the late 19th century. The story follows the life of a young boy named Richard Hunter, commonly known as Ragged Dick, who lives on the streets of New York City. Dick is a poor, uneducated, and often malnourished young boy who struggles to survive in the harsh conditions of the city.Despite his difficult circumstances, Dick is determined to make something of himself and rise above his poverty. He works hard and is eventually able to secure a job as a shoe-shiner. Through his work, he meets a wealthy businessman who takes an interest in him and offers to help him improve his life.With the help of his new mentor, Dick is able to receive an education and ultimately becomes successful in his own right. Along the way, he learns important lessons about hard work, perseverance, and the value of education.Ragged Dick is a classic rags-to-riches story that has become a beloved American literary classic. It is a powerful tale of hope and determination that continues to inspire readers of all ages.It was a small apartment with a few plain tables unprovided with cloths, for the class of customers who patronized it were not very particular. Our hero's breakfast was soon before him. Neither the coffee nor the steak were as good as can be bought at Delmonico's; but then it is very doubtful whether, in the present state of his wardrobe, Dick would have been received at that aristocratic restaurant.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
