Mr. Alger became famous with the publication of that undying book, “Ragged Dick, or Street Life in New York.” It was his first book for young people, and its success was so great that he immediately devoted himself to that kind of writing. It was a new and fertile field for a writer then, and Mr. Alger’s treatment of it at once caught the fancy of the boys. “Ragged Dick” first appeared in 1868, and ever since then it has been selling steadily, until now it is estimated that about 200,000 copies of the series have been sold.
—Pleasant Hours for Boys and Girls.
A writer for boys should have an abundant sympathy with them. He should be able to enter into their plans, hopes, and aspirations. He should learn to look upon life as they do. Boys object to be written down to. A boy’s heart opens to the man or writer who understands him.
—From Writing Stories for Boys, by Horatio Alger, Jr.
RAGGED DICK SERIES.
| 6 vols. | By Horatio Alger, Jr. | $6.00 |
| Ragged Dick. | Rough and Ready. |
| Fame and Fortune. | Ben the Luggage Boy. |
| Mark the Match Boy. | Rufus and Rose. |
TATTERED TOM SERIES—First Series.
| 4 vols. | By Horatio Alger, Jr. | $4.00 |