Alger, Horatio
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
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ALGER, HORATIO al j r, 1834 99, American writer of...valiantly against poverty and adversity, Algers heroes gain wealth and honor. His works...book until 1973. See H. R. Mayes, Alger (1928, repr. 1978); study by E...