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100 1 _aAlger, Horatio, Jr.,
_d1832-1899
245 1 0 _aHector's Inheritance, Or, the Boys of Smith Institute
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-05-01
508 _aProduced by Carrie Fellman, and David Widger
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSchools -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aBoarding schools -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aFraud -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aInheritance and succession -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aNew York (State) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aIdentity -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5674
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