| Author |
Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899 |
| Title |
Hector's Inheritance, Or, the Boys of Smith Institute
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Carrie Fellman, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Hector's Inheritance, Or, the Boys of Smith Institute" by Horatio Alger Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. This story centers on Hector Roscoe, a boy who discovers his true status as a dependent rather than the heir to an estate he once believed he would inherit. The narrative explores themes of social class, identity, and the challenges of growing up amidst conflict within a new educational setting. The opening of the book introduces Mr. Allan Roscoe, who receives two letters regarding the education of Hector, his ward, as they prepare to send him to Smith Institute. The first letter from an expensive school highlights the costs associated with high-quality education, while a second, more affordable option from Smith Institute is ultimately accepted. The relationship between Hector and Mr. Roscoe is established, indicating that Hector's fortunes have drastically changed following the death of the man he believed to be his father. As the story progresses, Hector confronts conflicts with his cousin Guy and ultimately proves his resilience when he stands up to the school bully, Jim Smith, marking the beginning of his struggles in both school and life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Schools -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Boarding schools -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Fraud -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Inheritance and succession -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
New York (State) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Identity -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5674 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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