Falling in with Fortune; Or, The Experiences of a Young Secretary
By:Jr. Horatio Alger Completed By Edward Stratemeyer Published By:Double9 Books
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Falling In With Fortune is a fictional novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. It is a complete story in itself, but it is the second of the two book volumes, the first is known as “Out For Business.” In the first story, readers have seen how Robert was forced to leave his family because of his stepfather's abusive behavior. In Falling in with Fortune the main character becomes a private secretary to a rich lady and travels with her to England and other places. But, they face several challenges along the way as well as a terrible personal loss and an unending worry. Their journey takes the readers through lots of ups and downs. To know about their loss and obstacles they face along the way, readers should read this exciting volume.
Author Horatio Alger Jr. was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, a coastal New England town, on January 13, 1832. He was the son of Olive Augusta Fenno and Horatio Alger Sr., a Unitarian pastor. On July 18, 1899, he passed away at his sister's house in Natick, Massachusetts. His passing was almost unnoticed. In the Glenwood Cemetery in South Natick, Massachusetts, he is buried in the family plot.
American publisher, children's book author, and creator of the Stratemeyer Syndicate Edward L. Stratemeyer. was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the sixth child and youngest of Henry Julius Stratemeyer and Anna Siegel. In 1890, Stratemeyer relocated to Newark, New Jersey, and started a paper business. He continued to compose articles under aliases while running his business. On March 25, 1891, he wed Magdalena Van Camp, a businessman's daughter from Newark. The pair had two daughters who would eventually lead the Stratemeyer Syndicate: Harriet Stratemeyer Adams (1892–1982) and Edna C. Squier (1895–1974).
