Bound to Rise: Up the Ladder

Inspiring stories of honesty, generosity, industry, thrift, temperance, ambition, bravery, and devotion to family and education. Written by Horatio Alger, Jr. (1832-1899), #19 on Wikipedia’s “List of best-selling fiction authors” in world history. Narrated and very slightly edited by Christopher Crennen.

Reviews of Alger's work: “causes the sympathetic tear”, “entertaining”, “thrilling episodes”, “bright and lively”, “exciting and interesting”, “spirited adventures”, “stirring”, “pure and simple”, “a delight”, “commendable”, “spirited and inspiring”, “most heartily recommend”, “admirable”, “excellent”, “phenomenal”, “swell”, “rattling good”, “bully”, “full of inspiration to honesty and industry”, “virtue rewarded and evil punished”, “hard work, ambition, and high moral character”, “cheerfulness, honesty, and good deeds”, “self-reliance, self-discipline, decency”, “full of excellent lessons”, “impressive and wholesome”, “good practical advice”.

Alger's books:

• Campaign Series: Frank’s Campaign, Paul Prescott’s Charge, Charlie Codman’s Cruise.
• Ragged Dick Series: Ragged Dick, Fame and Fortune, Mark the Match Boy, Rough and Ready, Ben the Luggage Boy, Rufus and Rose.
• Luck and Pluck Series: Luck and Pluck, Sink or Swim, Strong and Steady, Strive and Succeed, Try and Trust, Bound to Rise, Risen from the Ranks, Herbert’s Carter’s Legacy.
• Tattered Tom Series: Tattered Tom, Paul the Peddler, Phil the Fiddler, Slow and Sure, Julius, The Young Outlaw, Sam’s Chance, The Telegraph Boy.
• And many more.

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