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Hector's Inheritance, Or, the Boys of Smith Institute
By Jr. Horatio Alger
Length6h
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Life at a strict boarding school becomes a battlefield of social standing and personal integrity for a young student. When his rightful inheritance is threatened by greed, he must rally his allies and stand firm against injustice. This academic drama highlights the importance of courage and the value of true friendship.
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GenreMystery and Thriller
Length6 hrs
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 24, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I. MR. ROSCOE RECEIVES TWO LETTERS.
2CHAPTER II. RESENTING AN INSULT.
3CHAPTER III. HECTOR LEARNS A SECRET.
4CHAPTER IV. A SKIRMISH.
5CHAPTER V. PREPARING TO LEAVE HOME.
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6CHAPTER VI. SMITH INSTITUTE.
7CHAPTER VII. THE TYRANT OF THE PLAYGROUND.
8CHAPTER XIII. IN THE SCHOOLROOM.
9CHAPTER IX. THE CLASS IN VIRGIL.
10CHAPTER X. DINNER AT SMITH INSTITUTE.
11CHAPTER XI. HECTOR RECEIVES A SUMMONS.
12CHAPTER XII. THE IMPENDING CONFLICT.
13CHAPTER XIII. WHO SHALL BE VICTOR?
14CHAPTER XIV. SOCRATES CALLS HECTOR TO ACCOUNT.
15CHAPTER XV. THE USHER CONFIDES IN HECTOR.
16CHAPTER XVI. TOSSED IN A BLANKET.
17CHAPTER XVII. JIM SMITH’S REVENGE.
18CHAPTER XVIII. THE MISSING WALLET IS FOUND.
19CHAPTER XIX. A DRAMATIC SCENE.
20CHAPTER XX. HECTOR GAINS A VICTORY.
21CHAPTER XXI. THE USHER IS DISCHARGED.
22CHAPTER XXII. THE WELCOME LETTER.
23CHAPTER XXIII. ANOTHER CHANCE FOR THE USHER.
24CHAPTER XXIV. THE YOUNG DETECTIVES.
25CHAPTER XXV. SMITH INSTITUTE GROWS UNPOPULAR.
26CHAPTER XXVI. HECTOR’S ARRIVAL IN NEW YORK.
27CHAPTER XXVII. LARRY DEANE.
28CHAPTER XXVIII. TWO MORE ACQUAINTANCES.
29CHAPTER XXIX. JIM SMITH EFFECTS A LOAN.
30CHAPTER XXX. A BRAVE DEED.
31CHAPTER XXXI. AN IMPORTANT LETTER.
32CHAPTER XXXII. A WAYWARD YOUTH.
33CHAPTER XXXIII. MR. ROSCOE MAKES A DISCOVERY.
34CHAPTER XXXIV. FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF SAN FRANCISCO.
35CHAPTER XXXV. THE PRODIGAL.
36CHAPTER XXXVI. HOW HECTOR SUCCEEDED IN SACRAMENTO.
37CHAPTER XXXVII. A NARROW ESCAPE.
38CHAPTER XXXVIII. CONCLUSION.
39IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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