What is the author's style in Ragged Dick and Mark, the Match Boy by Horatio Alger?

The language and meaning are consistent with the characters and the time period of the novel. Many of the characters are boys who live and work on the street. Many, like Ragged Dick, do not have a formal education and this is reflected in their manner of speech. Much of the dialogue is given in the vernacular of the streets which sometimes slows down the reader who must try to figure out what the character is saying. However, this manner of speaking also adds to the realism of the character and to the character of the novel. This style can make the book more appealing to younger people.