The Erie Train Boy

Horatio Jr. Alger, an iconic figure in American literature, is renowned for his quintessential rags-to-riches stories that capture the American Dream's spirit during the 19th century. Alger's novels often center around young boys in destitute circumstances who, through hard work, virtue, and a little bit of luck, achieve middle-class respectability and security. 'The Erie Train Boy' is a shining e...