Alger
[al-jer]
- Horatio, Jr.,1834–99, U.S. novelist: author of a series of books for boys.
- a male given name.
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Examples from the Web for alger
Contemporary Examples
The contention was that a sellout was taking place led by, of all people, Richard Nixon, who originally exposed Alger Hiss.
Historical Examples
The battle of Shepherdstown was the last in which Colonel Alger was engaged.
Personal Recollections of a CavalrymanJ. H. (James Harvey) Kidd
Colonel Alger had returned and resumed command of his regiment.
Personal Recollections of a CavalrymanJ. H. (James Harvey) Kidd
Custer says in his report that Alger's orders were to stop at the station.
Personal Recollections of a CavalrymanJ. H. (James Harvey) Kidd
This is one of Mr. Alger's most attractive stories and is sure to please all readers.
With the Swamp FoxJames Otis
This mystery is getting to be as bad as the Alger books, she thought.
Joan of the JournalHelen Diehl Olds
Alger
- Horatio. 1834–99, US author of adventure stories for boys, including Ragged Dick (1867)
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