Cast Upon the Breakers

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The life of Horatio Alger, Jr. reveals a complex journey from a Unitarian minister to a celebrated author of boys' literature. Despite a promising start in the church, his career was cut short due to serious allegations, leading him to New York City to pursue writing. His breakthrough came with "Ragged Dick," which solidified his status in the literary world. Alger's works, characterized by themes of hard work and perseverance, captured the imaginations of young readers and contributed significantly to American literature.