Do and Dare (1884)

Horatio Alger Jr.'s juvenile adventure follows Herbert Carr after he leaves home to seek his fortune and prove his character. (Open Library)

Watches

Waltham watch: While buying a silver watch, Melville chooses a Waltham over a Swiss watch because he wants to patronize American manufacturing.

Source text: "For what price can I get a fair silver watch?" asked Melville. "Swiss or Waltham?" "Waltham. I may as well patronize home manufactures." (Project Gutenberg ebook 5747)