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Ben, The Luggage Boy by Horatio Alger Jr.

Illustrated cover of Ben, The Luggage Boy. Features a drawing of a young man holding shoe shine brushes as he stands before mansion in background.

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American author Horatio Alger (1832–1899) wrote over one hundred books regaling “rags to riches” tales of self-made men. His writings promoted the “American Dream” and popularized the idea of the US as a meritocracy during the early years of the twentieth century.

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28.04.01

Citation (Chicago-style 18th Edition)

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Alger Jr., Horatio

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Ben, The Luggage Boy by Horatio Alger Jr.

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1867

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https://www.loc.gov/item/2007681656/

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Creator

Alger Jr., Horatio

Publisher

Library of Congress

Date

1867

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Image

Format

Drawing

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jpg

Source

Library of Congress

Licensor

Public Domain

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28.01.001.IMG

Creator

Alger Jr., Horatio

Publisher

Library of Congress

Date

1867

Type

Image

Format

Drawing

File Format

jpg

Source

Library of Congress

Licensor

Public Domain

MUMI Number

28.01.001.IMG

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