Hector's Inheritance or The Boys of Smith Institute is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. The story follows the life of Hector Roscoe, a young boy who inherits a large sum of money from his late grandfather. With this newfound wealth, Hector is sent to Smith Institute, a prestigious school for boys, where he meets a group of students who become his closest friends.Throughout the novel, Hector faces challenges and obstacles as he navigates his new life at Smith Institute. He must learn to balance his newfound wealth with ...
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Hector's Inheritance or The Boys of Smith Institute is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. The story follows the life of Hector Roscoe, a young boy who inherits a large sum of money from his late grandfather. With this newfound wealth, Hector is sent to Smith Institute, a prestigious school for boys, where he meets a group of students who become his closest friends.Throughout the novel, Hector faces challenges and obstacles as he navigates his new life at Smith Institute. He must learn to balance his newfound wealth with his responsibilities as a student and friend. Along the way, he also discovers secrets about his family and the true nature of his inheritance.The Boys of Smith Institute is a classic coming-of-age story that explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the importance of hard work. Alger Jr.'s writing is engaging and accessible, making it a great read for both young adult and adult readers alike. Overall, Hector's Inheritance is a heartwarming tale of a young boy's journey towards adulthood and the friendships that help him along the way.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.
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