Publisher's Synopsis

Slow and Sure: Or From The Street To The Shop is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. and originally published in 1872. The story follows the life of a young boy named Harry Walton, who lives in poverty on the streets of New York City. Harry dreams of a better life and works hard to overcome his circumstances, eventually becoming a successful shop owner.Throughout the novel, Harry faces many challenges and obstacles, including poverty, illness, and betrayal. However, he never gives up on his dreams and continues to work hard and persevere. Along the way, he meets many helpful and kind people who offer him guidance and support.Slow and Sure is a classic rags-to-riches story that teaches the values of hard work, perseverance, and determination. It is a timeless tale of the American Dream and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity. Alger's writing style is simple and straightforward, making the book accessible to readers of all ages. Overall, Slow and Sure is a heartwarming and inspiring story that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781166989378
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: FIC
Language: English
Number of pages: 286
Weight: 385g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 15mm