Walter Sherwood's Probation
1897
Walter Sherwood's Probation, published in 1897 by Horatio Alger, Jr., is a coming-of-age novel that follows the challenges faced by a young man named Walter Sherwood. As a college student, Walter grapples with financial difficulties and the pressures of social life, ultimately being forced to leave college to seek employment under the guidance of his guardian, Doctor Ezekiel Mack. The story explores themes of self-reliance, responsibility, and the transition from youth to adulthood against the backdrop of 19th-century America. Alger's work is notable for its portrayal of orphans and the moral lessons surrounding wealth and personal growth.
