{"product_id":"1930-sams-chance-book-written-by-horatio-alger-jr-publisher-whitman-publishing-company","title":"1930 Sam's Chance Book Written by Horatio Alger, Jr. Publisher Whitman Publishing Company","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1930 Sam's Chance Book Written by Horatio Alger, Jr. Publisher Whitman Publishing Company - Fair condition, significant wear binding replaced with tape, and pages brittle, see photos. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe author Horatio Alger, Jr.'s story was first published in 1876, making your book a later reprint. Whitman was well-known for producing affordable editions of popular stories for children and young adults during this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of the Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Author and His Work: Horatio Alger, Jr. (1832-1899) was a prolific and immensely popular author in the latter half of the 19th century. His stories, often following a \"rags-to-riches\" theme, centered on impoverished boys who achieve middle-class respectability through hard work, honesty, and a bit of luck. These tales were highly influential in shaping the American ideal of success through perseverance. \"Sam's Chance; and How He Improved It\" is one of many such stories he penned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Publisher: The Whitman Publishing Company has a long history, beginning as a subsidiary of the Western Printing \u0026amp; Lithographing Company in 1915. From the early 1900s through the mid-1980s, Whitman was a major publisher of children's books, including series books, comics, and the popular \"Big Little Books.\" They often licensed popular characters and stories, making them accessible to a wide audience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EvoRelic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47238316064906,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/2126\/9130\/files\/1000021772.jpg?v=1761763355","url":"https:\/\/cardcoincomic.com\/products\/1930-sams-chance-book-written-by-horatio-alger-jr-publisher-whitman-publishing-company","provider":"Card Coin Comic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}