Oliver Optic

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Set sail on a 19th-century adventure with Oliver Optic's Haste and Waste, a thrilling juvenile fiction story centered around the exciting world of steamboats. Immerse yourself in the era of river travel as this historical fiction tale unfolds. Perfec...

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"How many miles have we still to go, Deck?" "Not over seven by this road, Artie," replied Major Deck Lyon, commanding the first battalion, Riverlawn Cavalry, of Kentucky. "I should think the surroundings would begin to look familiar to you, even if w...

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It can hardly be supposed that all the boys who take up this book have read the Boat Club; therefore it becomes necessary, before the old friends of the club are permitted to reunite with them, to introduce whatever new friends may be waiting to join...

William Taylor Adams (1822-1897) was a noted academic, author, and Massachusetts state legislator. He was born in Medway, Massachusetts. He became a teacher in the Boston, Massachusetts public schools in 1845, and remained in that capacity through 18...

William Taylor Adams (1822-1897) was a noted academic, author, and Massachusetts state legislator. He was born in Medway, Massachusetts. He became a teacher in the Boston, Massachusetts public schools in 1845, and remained in that capacity through 18...

Do you know what envy means? I hope you have never felt it, for it is a very wicked feeling. It is being sorry when another has any good thing. Perhaps you will know better what the word means when you have read my story; and I hope it will help you ...

William Taylor Adams (1822-1897) was a noted academic, author, and Massachusetts state legislator. He was born in Medway, Massachusetts. He became a teacher in the Boston, Massachusetts public schools in 1845, and remained in that capacity through 18...

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Across India; Or, Live Boys in the Far East is a captivating adventure novel written by Oliver Optic that takes readers on a thrilling journey through the diverse landscapes and cultures of India. The book offers a vivid portrayal of the characters' ...

Title: The Adventures of a Midshipman. By Oliver Optic.

Publisher: British Library, Historical Print Editions

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CONTENTS.CHAPTER I. PAGEA GROWLING PASSENGER 13CHAPTER II.A SHORT AND DECISIVE CONFLICT 24CHAPTER III.A BRILLIANT SCHEME MADE POSSIBLE ...

"ASIATIC BREEZES" is the fourth volume of the second series of the "All-Over-the-World Library." Starting out from Alexandria, Egypt, after the adventures and explorations of the Guardian-Mother party in that interesting country, which included an ex...

THE FOURTH OF JULY COMING "How much money have you got, Frank?" asked Charles Hardy of his friend Frank Sedley. "Four dollars and seventy-five cents." "That is more than twice as much as I have. Won't you have a glorious time?" It was the evening of ...

"Well, Prodigy, I congratulate you on your promotion. I even agree with your enthusiastic admirers, who say that no young man better deserves his advancement than you," said Miss Kate Portington, standing in the entry of her father's house at Newport...

"Ernest Thornton " called Mr. Parasyte, the principal of the Parkville Liberal Institute, in a tone so stern and severe that it was impossible to mistake his meaning, or not to understand that a tempest was brewing. "Ernest Thornton " As that was my ...

CONTENTS CHAPTER I. TROUBLESOME TIMES IN KENTUCKY CHAPTER II. SOMETHING ABOUT THE LYON FAMILY CHAPTER III. A NORTHERN FAMILY IN KENTUCKY CHAPTER IV. THE ARRIVAL AND WELCOME AT RIVERLAWN CHAPTER V. THE DISTRESS OF MRS. T...

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"I must go to Chicago, father," said I, one evening, after we had been discussing our domestic relations with more than usual earnestness. "Why go to Chicago, Philip? What put that idea into your head?" replied my father, with a kind of deprecatory s...

Contained in this volume is a fascinating story of travel and adventure, written by the esteemed academic William Taylor Adams. The fourth in the "Young America Abroad" series, this text is a continuation of the history of the Academy Ship and her co...

PREFACE.Down South is the fifth and last volume but one of the Great WesternSeries. The action of the story is confined entirely to Florida; andthis fact may seem to belie the title of the Series. But the youngyachtman still maintains his hold upon t...

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According to Wikipedia: "William Taylor Adams (July 30, 1822 -- March 27, 1897) was a noted academic, author, and Massachusetts state legislator. He was born in Medway, Massachusetts in 1822 to Captain Laban Adams and Catherine Johnson Adams. He be...

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"This is the spot, Bessie," said Levi Fairfield, as he paused on the bank of the brook which flows into the bay near Mike's Point. "But what was the thing you made?" asked Bessie Watson, as she looked with interest at the place indicated, though she ...

"Stand by, Captain John " shouted Lawry Wilford, a stout boy of fourteen, as he stood at the helm of a sloop, which was going before the wind up Lake Champlain. "What's the matter, Lawry?" demanded the captain. "We're going to have a squall," continu...

This book introduces Fanny, a very naughty girl who lacks direction, respect, and self-discipline. The first part of the story relays how Fanny, through trials, triumphs, and her faith in God, has a change of heart. The second part of the story follo...

The second volume of the Woodville Stories contains the experience of Richard Grant, "in school and out." We are sorry to say that Richard had become a bad boy, and was in the habit of getting into the most abominable scrapes, some of which are detai...

"In The Saddle" is the second of the "Blue and Gray-On Land." In the first volume a New Hampshire family was transplanted to the southern part of one of the Border States just before the breaking out of the Great Rebellion, now happily an event of th...

"Little Bobtail" is the first volume of the Yacht Club Series, each book of which will contain an entirely independent story, with a hero of its own, and having no necessary connection with any other story. The author hopes that this plan will commen...

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"She is a fine little steamer, father, without the possibility of a doubt," said Lieutenant Passford, who was seated at the table with his father in the captain's cabin on board of the Bronx. "I don't feel quite at home here, and I don't quite like t...

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Plane and Plank is the second of The Upward and Onward Series, in which the hero, Phil Farringford, appears as a mechanic. The events of the story are located on the Missouri River and in the city of St. Louis. Phil learns the trade of a carpenter, a...

Poor and Proud; Or, The Fortunes of Katy Redburn: A Story for Young Folks is a delightful novel written by Oliver Optic. The book transports readers into the world of Katy Redburn, a young girl from humble beginnings who possesses an indomitable spir...

William Taylor Adams (1822-1897) was a noted academic, author, and Massachusetts state legislator. He was born in Medway, Massachusetts. He became a teacher in the Boston, Massachusetts public schools in 1845, and remained in that capacity through 18...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available a...

"Fort Sumter has surrendered, mother " shouted Thomas Somers, as he rushed into the room where his mother was quietly reading her Bible. It was Sunday, and the exciting news had been circulated about the usually quiet village of Pinchbrook Harbor. Me...

Christy Passford reports for duty only to find an impostor already in his place on board the transport ship headed for the Gulf. Unable to convince his superior officers that he is the real Christy Passford, he is made a prisoner of the Union navy. I...

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Oliver Optic's Try Again; or, the Trials and Triumphs of Harry West. A Story for Young Folks offers a compelling narrative exploring themes of perseverance, friendship, and the conduct of life. This juvenile fiction classic follows Harry West as he n...

"How many miles have we still to go, Deck?" "Not over seven by this road, Artie," replied Major Deck Lyon, commanding the first battalion, Riverlawn Cavalry, of Kentucky. "I should think the surroundings would begin to look familiar to you, even if w...

"Boat on the weather bow, sir " shouted the lookout on the top-gallant forecastle of the Young America. "Starboard " replied Judson, the officer of the deck, as he discovered the boat, which was drifting into the track of the ship. "Starboard, sir " ...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available a...

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts ...

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them....

The plantation of Colonel Baylie Raybone was situated on one of the numerous bayous which form a complete network of water communications in the western part of the parish of Iberville, in the State of Louisiana. The "colonel," whose military title w...

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts ...

Work and Win authorized Oliver Optic is an inspiring and also heartwarming coming-of-age novel that follows the journey one of the young boy named Paul Bristol. Set in the 19th century, this story centers around Paul's determination to rise above his...

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"I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated. ...