WeRead Powered by ReaderPub
Rupert's Ambition cover

Rupert's Ambition

By Jr. Horatio Alger
Open in WeRead

About This Book

A determined teenage boy working in a city dry-goods house faces poverty and a theft that threatens his widowed mother; he investigates a dishonest neighbor, recovers the missing purse, and moves through a succession of modest urban jobs while trying his hand at acting and amateur detection. A fortunate connection brings him westward, where frontier travel, a schemer, and encounters with an outlaw and a guide test his resourcefulness. Alongside a friend who pursues the stage, he uses industry, cleverness, and timely alliances to overcome setbacks and secure a path toward improved circumstances.

About the Author

Alger, Jr. Horatio portrait

Jr. Horatio Alger

Horatio Alger, Jr. was an American author best known for his young adult novels that often feature themes of perseverance, hard work, and the pursuit of success. His stories typically revolve around impoverished boys who rise to middle-class status through determination and moral integrity. Notable works include "A Boy's Fortune; Or, The Strange Adventures of Ben Baker" and "Adrift in New York: Tom and Florence Braving the World." Alger's narratives reflect the values of the American Dream during the late 19th century, emphasizing the belief that anyone can achieve success regardless of their background.

More Books by This Author

6 picks
A Boy's Fortune; Or, The Strange Adventures of Ben Baker cover A Boy's Fortune; Or, The Strange Adventures of Ben Baker by Jr. Horatio Alger A Cousin's Conspiracy; Or, A Boy's Struggle for an Inheritance cover A Cousin's Conspiracy; Or, A Boy's Struggle for an Inheritance by Jr. Horatio Alger A Debt of Honor: The Story of Gerald Lane's Success in the Far West cover A Debt of Honor: The Story of Gerald Lane's Success in the Far West by Jr. Horatio Alger Adrift in New York: Tom and Florence Braving the World cover Adrift in New York: Tom and Florence Braving the World by Jr. Horatio Alger Adrift in the City; or, Oliver Conrad's Plucky Fight cover Adrift in the City; or, Oliver Conrad's Plucky Fight by Jr. Horatio Alger Adventures of a Telegraph Boy; or, "Number 91" cover Adventures of a Telegraph Boy; or, "Number 91" by Jr. Horatio Alger