Alger

Al·ger

 (ăl′jər), Horatio 1832-1899.

American writer of popular dime novels, such as Ragged Dick (1867), featuring impoverished boys who through hard work and virtue achieve great wealth and respect.

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Alger

(ˈældʒə)

n

(Biography) Horatio. 1834–99, US author of adventure stories for boys, including Ragged Dick (1867)

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Al•ger

(ˈæl dʒər)

n.

Horatio, Jr., 1834–99, U.S. novelist.

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Alger - United States author of inspirational adventure stories for boys; virtue and hard work overcome poverty (1832-1899) Horatio Alger

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