From Farm Boy to Senator

Horatio Alger Jr.

Beschreibung

Horatio Alger Jr. was a prolific American author in the 19th century.  Alger's books often portrayed classic rags-to-riches stories which had a major effect on the United States during the Gilded Age.  Alger's writings were geared towards young adults.

From Farm Boy to Senator is a novel that tells the story of Daniel Webster, a prominent American politician in the 19th century.  A table of contents is included.

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