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Horatio Alger
Horatio Alger, Jr. | |
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Horatio Alger, Jr., about 1868 | |
| Born | (1832-01-13)January 13, 1832 Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States |
| Died | July 18, 1899(1899-07-18) (aged 67) South Natick, Massachusetts |
| Pen name | Carl Cantab Arthur Hamilton Caroline F. Preston |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Harvard, class of 1852 |
| Genre | Boys' books Magazine stories Sentimental poetry |
| Notable works | Ragged Dick (1868) |
Horatio Alger, Jr. (January 13, 1832 – July 18, 1899) was an American writer.
He wrote magazinestories and poems, a few novels for adults, and 100 plus boys' books. His boys' books were hugely popular.
Alger horatio biography
Alger was born in Massachusetts, and attended Harvard College. He became a Unitarian minister, but his career as a clergyman was brief. It ended when his congregationcharged him with child molestation. Criminal charges were not placed against him, but his career in the church