Helen Ford (Illustrated)

Helen Ford is one of only two novels by Horatio Alger, Jr. with a female heroine. Originally aimed at the adult market, Helen Ford found little commercial success. Helen has the responsibility of caring for her father, a typical Alger misfit, this one, widowed and estranged from his wealthy father, trying to invent a flying machine.

What is particularly interesting about Helen Ford is how Alger treats a female heroine during times of rampant sexual discrimination. This book is well worth your time.

This edition of the book contains 11 illustrations from the general time period.