''Slow and Sure: Or From The Street To The Shop'' is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. and first published in 1872. The story follows the life of a young boy named Harry Walton who lives on the streets of New York City. Despite his difficult circumstances, Harry is determined to make something of himself and works hard to save up money. With the help of a kind-hearted businessman named Mr. Leavitt, Harry is able to secure a job at a local shop. As he works his way up through the ranks, Harry learns valuable lessons about hard work, determination, and perseverance. Along the way, he also encounters a number of challenges and obstacles, including a jealous co-worker and a dishonest employer. Through it all, Harry remains steadfast in his goal to succeed and ultimately achieves his dreams of becoming a successful businessman. ''Slow and Sure'' is a classic rags-to-riches tale that teaches important lessons about the value of hard work and determination.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.