Ragged Dick, or, Street life in New York with the bootblacks
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Although he manages to make a living as a shoeshine boy in late-1860's New York City, orphaned, fourteen-year-old Dick Hunter remains homeless and without many prospects until two new friends inspire him to better himself through education.
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1 primary bookRagged Dick is a 1-book series first released in 1868 with contributions by Horatio Alger Jr..
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Summary: Dick, a poor fourteen-year-old orphan, shines shoes on the streets of New York City in the mid-1800s. His life starts to change, however, when he meets the wealthy Mrs. Whitney and his nephew, Frank.
