{"product_id":"2940149642991","title":"Facing the World, The Haps and Mishaps of Harry Vane (Illustrated)","description":"Facing the World, a classic collection of adventures, narrates the story of a boy who flees away from a cruel guardian and is fortunate enough to find a loyal friend. Together they journey all over the country and experience fascinating and thrilling escapades. Alger has beautifully captured life, and its various aspects like strife, success in the face of adversity and poverty. Captivating!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA great example of personal success story-telling from the master, Horatio Alger. Alger wrote to instill the principle of Strive and Succeed, Personal Growth and Achievement-to attain the American dream. He inspired countless millions of young people world-wide and was the Mark Victor Hanson and Tony Robbins of his era. \"Horatio Alger Jr. was the biggest American media star of his day. [when] the sale of 10,000 volumes was deemed a publishing triumph in those days-readers bought at least 200 million copies of his books, placing him in the Stephen King category\"...Stefan Kanfer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis edition includes 20 illustrations, including two from the original book and four full-color images from the inside front and back covers, and, since much of the story involves the sea, 14 period photographs of boats and ships from different parts of the world.","brand":"New York: A. L. Burt Company, Publishers, 1893","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47101285204208,"sku":"2940149642991","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940149642991_p0.jpg?v=1764004055","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940149642991","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}