Ragged Dick by Horatio Alger :: Ragged Dick Horatio Alger

Ragged beak by Horatio Alger Ragged shaft is a novel written in the 1800s by Horatio Alger. It is a story about a schoolboyish boy named Richard Hunter, also cognise as Ragged jibe, as he progresses though his childhood. Ragged Dick is a typical Rags to Riches story where Dick struggles through the hardships of metropolis life, exhausting to achieve the American Dream. As a child, Dick is nothing more than a poor city boy who is trying to earn money on the streets of New York City. He spends his time shine shoes for working men, making only about ten cents a pair. Although he works and struggles to remain an honest, hardworking boy, he also ranges caught up with smoking cigarettes and gambling. Through Dicks shoe-shining business, he tends to meet dozens of people. Each and every day is another learning experience for Dick. in that location are many times when Dicks integrity and candor are tested, yet being a boy of good trust, he never cheats anyone. As time goes on, Dick eventu whollyy meets a young boy named Frank, who is of a wealthy family, but is not at both familiar with New York City. Dick makes a very intelligent purpose he offers to show Frank all around the city, and take him to all the famous places. Young Frank accepts the proposal, and in exchange, his uncle buys Dick a overbold suit, and helps him clean himself up. This was the real turning point in Richard Hunters life because Franks family was able to help young Dick. They did this by providing shelter and more importantly, friendship for him. From this point forward, Richard Hunter was no long on the streets, and was determined to never sense of smell back. He was able to get a job, earn more money, and eventually succeed in achieving his dreamings. enchantment reading this book, I really was able to put myself in the story, and feel Dicks life with him. This typical story of Rags to Riches, is a general theme for many people lives. Today, as well as back in the 1800 s when the story was written, many everybodys dream is to achieve success. This formally became known as The American Dream. Although this may seem strange for everyone to have the same idea, it really isnt when you look at it with an open perspective.