A Debt of Honor: The Story of Gerald Lane's Success in the Far West
1900
A Debt of Honor: The Story of Gerald Lane's Success in the Far West
1900
American Literature, Novels
A Debt of Honor: The Story of Gerald Lane's Success in the Far West, written by Horatio Alger, Jr. and published in 1900, follows the life of sixteen-year-old Gerald Lane as he navigates the challenges of caring for his ill father in Colorado. The narrative centers on a debt of honor owed to Gerald's father by a wealthy man, Bradley Wentworth, exploring themes of sacrifice, integrity, and moral obligation. This juvenile fiction novel reflects the values of diligence and success, set against the backdrop of 19th-century American West history.
