''The Store Boy or The Fortunes of Ben Barclay'' is a classic American novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. The story follows the life of a young boy named Ben Barclay who is forced to leave his home and family in the country to seek work in the city. He finds a job as a store boy in a large department store and quickly rises through the ranks due to his hard work, honesty, and determination. Along the way, Ben faces many challenges, including poverty, theft, and betrayal, but he never loses sight of his goals. With the help of his friends and mentors, Ben overcomes these obstacles and achieves success in both his personal and professional life. This inspiring tale of perseverance and self-reliance is a timeless classic that has captivated readers for generations.1887. Alger is the original rags-to-riches guy, often credited with inventing the strive-and-succeed spirit that inspired boys to work hard and advance themselves in order to achieve the American Dream. This theme resonates throughout his numerous writings. In The Store Boy, Ben Barclay and his mom are about to lose everything. Will Ben’s honesty, hard work and dedication be enough to get them through? A tale written in Alger’s most fascinating style. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.