Walter Sherwood's Probation

The life of Horatio Alger, Jr. is marked by his prolific writing, particularly of boys' books that gained immense popularity. Born in Massachusetts and educated at Harvard, he briefly served as a Unitarian minister before scandal ended his clerical career. Relocating to New York City, he reinvented himself as a writer, achieving significant success with "Ragged Dick" in 1868, which solidified his reputation in children's literature. His works often embody themes of perseverance and the American Dream.