"Shifting for Himself; or, Gilbert Greyson's Fortunes" by Horatio Alger, first published in 1876, tells a captivating tale of perseverance and ambition in 19th-century America. Young Gilbert Greyson faces numerous challenges as he strives to make his way in the world. This classic coming-of-age story explores themes of self-reliance, moral integrity, and the pursuit of the American dream.Alger's engaging narrative and relatable characters have made his books enduring favorites for generations of readers. "Shifting for Himself" offers a glimpse into a bygone era while celebrating the timeless values of hard work and determination. Readers of all ages will be inspired by Gilbert's journey and the lessons he learns along the way.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.