Fame and Fortune; or, The Progress of Richard Hunter
Fame and Fortune, or The Progress of Richard Hunter, published in 1868, is the sequel to Ragged Dick, Horatio Alger Jr.'s story of a New York bootblack. Dick, now a clerk in a mercantile house and living in a boarding house on Bleecker Street, works to improve himself and save money with his friend Fosdick. His rise attracts the envy of the idle Roswell Crawford and the hostility of his old enemy Micky Maguire, and a plot lands him in a police station on a false charge. The story celebrates thrift, honesty and self-education, with brisk dialogue and street scenes of the city. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
Start reading right away, without signing up. The complete text is included in Vinteuil Reading, or yours forever with a one-time purchase.
Frequently asked questions about Fame and Fortune; or, The Progress of Richard Hunter
Fame and Fortune; or, The Progress of Richard Hunter by Horatio Alger Jr. can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Fame and Fortune; or, The Progress of Richard Hunter online?
Yes. Fame and Fortune; or, The Progress of Richard Hunter opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Fame and Fortune; or, The Progress of Richard Hunter free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Fame and Fortune; or, The Progress of Richard Hunter is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Fame and Fortune; or, The Progress of Richard Hunter in the public domain?
Yes. Fame and Fortune; or, The Progress of Richard Hunter by Horatio Alger Jr. is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Fame and Fortune; or, The Progress of Richard Hunter?
About 2 h 57 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Fame and Fortune; or, The Progress of Richard Hunter?
Fame and Fortune; or, The Progress of Richard Hunter by Horatio Alger Jr. is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
