Publisher's Synopsis
Hector's Inheritance: Or The Boys Of Smith Institute (1885) is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. The story follows the life of Hector Roscoe, a young orphan who is sent to the Smith Institute, a prestigious boarding school for boys. Hector is a hardworking and determined student who quickly rises to the top of his class and gains the admiration of his peers and teachers.However, Hector's life takes a sudden turn when he receives news that he has inherited a large sum of money from his late father. With his newfound wealth, Hector is faced with the challenge of managing his finances wisely and avoiding the pitfalls of greed and extravagance.As Hector navigates the complexities of his inheritance, he also becomes embroiled in a series of adventures and challenges, including a daring rescue mission and a battle against a group of bullies who threaten the safety of the school.Throughout the novel, Alger explores themes of hard work, perseverance, and the importance of moral character. Hector's Inheritance is a classic tale of coming-of-age and self-discovery that has captivated readers for generations.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.
