Publisher's Synopsis
Hector's Inheritance or The Boys of Smith Institute is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. The story revolves around Hector Rossmore, a young boy who is orphaned and left with no family or inheritance. He is taken in by his uncle, who sends him to Smith Institute, a prestigious school for boys. Hector faces many challenges at the school, including bullying and discrimination due to his lack of wealth and status. However, he perseveres and works hard to excel academically and socially. Along the way, he makes friends with other boys who are also struggling to fit in at the school. Together, they navigate the ups and downs of adolescence and learn important lessons about friendship, loyalty, and the value of hard work. Eventually, Hector discovers that he has a wealthy relative who has left him a large inheritance, which changes his life forever. The novel is a classic rags-to-riches story that teaches important moral lessons and inspires readers to never give up on their dreams.1885. Alger is the original rags-to-riches guy, often credited with inventing the strive-and-succeed spirit that inspired boys to work hard and advance themselves in order to achieve the American Dream. This theme resonates throughout his numerous writings. From Chapter One: That is more reasonable, said Mr. Roscoe, to himself, as he laid down the letter. Three hundred dollars I consider a fair price. At any rate, I do not propose to pay any more for Hector. I suppose the table is plain enough, but I don't believe in pampering the appetites of boys. If he were the master of Roscoe Hall, as he thinks he is, there might be some propriety in it; but upon that head I shall soon undeceive him. I will let him understand that I am the proprietor of the estate, and that he is only a dependent on my bounty. I wonder how he will take it. I dare say he will make a fuss, but he shall soon be made to understand that it is of no use. Now to answer these letters. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
