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  • Oliver Optic: The Complete Works

    by Oliver Optic ...
    44 Complete Works of Oliver OpticA Lieutenant at EighteenA Victorious UnionAcross IndiaAll AboardAll AdriftAn Undivided UnionAsiatic BreezesBreaking AwayBrother Against BrotherCareless KateDesk and DebitDikes and DitchesDolly and IDown SouthDown the RhineDown The RiverField and ForestFighting for the RightFour Young ExplorersFreaks of FortuneHo... ... Read more

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  • An Undivided Union

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by Oliver Optic ...
    An Undivided Union closes Oliver Optic's beloved Blue and Gray series with a final Civil War adventure completed by Edward Stratemeyer, preserving the patriotic energy and moral purpose that made Optic a favorite with young readers. This volume follows the Riverlawn Cavalry, a Kentucky Union regiment, through some of the war's fiercest fighting, from Kentucky raids to the campaigns of Murfreesboro ... Read more

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  • Brake up : or, The young peacemakers

    by Oliver Optic ...
    Oliver Optic's Brake Up: or, the Young Peacemakers is a juvenile nautical tale that combines adventure, moral instruction, and social reconciliation, hallmarks of nineteenth-century American children's literature. Set within the lively world of boys' enterprise and maritime movement, the novel follows youthful protagonists whose energy is tempered by an ethical commitment to harmony and honorable ... Read more

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  • Rich and humble

    A story for young people

    by Oliver Optic ...
    Rich and Humble is a moral and social novel characteristic of nineteenth-century American juvenile fiction, tracing the contrast between wealth, character, and inward worth. In a clear, energetic prose style, Oliver Optic combines domestic sentiment, didactic purpose, and lively incident to show how pride, privilege, and worldly ambition are corrected by humility, industry, and ethical self ... Read more

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  • Bear and forbear : or, The young skipper of lake Ucayga

    by Oliver Optic ...
    Bear and Forbear; or, The Young Skipper of Lake Ucayga is a juvenile adventure novel in Oliver Optic's characteristic didactic mode, blending brisk narrative, nautical incident, and moral instruction. Set around the inland world of Lake Ucayga, the book follows a youthful captain whose trials test courage, discipline, and self-command; as the title suggests, endurance and restraint are as ... Read more

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  • Lightning Express : or, The rival academies

    by Oliver Optic ...
    In *Lightning Express; or, The Rival Academies*, Oliver Optic fashions a brisk juvenile narrative of competition, discipline, and moral formation, set within the energetic world of nineteenth-century American schooling. The novel turns the rivalry between academies into both adventure and social lesson, combining rapid plotting, youthful dialogue, and episodes of conflict that test character under ... Read more

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  • Just his luck

    by Oliver Optic ...
    In Just His Luck, Oliver Optic crafts a brisk nineteenth-century juvenile tale in which fortune, character, and moral choice are tested through lively incident and clear ethical design. Typical of Optic's fiction for young readers, the novel combines adventure, domestic sentiment, and didactic purpose, presenting "luck" not as mere chance but as something shaped by honesty, perseverance, and self ... Read more

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  • The sailor boy : or, Jack Somers in the navy

    by Oliver Optic ...
    Oliver Optic's The Sailor Boy; or, Jack Somers in the Navy is a brisk nineteenth-century juvenile sea tale that follows a young protagonist into naval life, combining adventure, discipline, and moral instruction. Characteristic of Optic's fiction, the novel blends vivid maritime incident with an accessible, energetic prose style designed to entertain while shaping youthful character. Situated ... Read more

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  • Three millions! : or, The way of the world

    by Oliver Optic ...
    In *Three Millions!; or, The Way of the World*, Oliver Optic turns from his better-known juvenile sea and school narratives to a briskly plotted social novel concerned with sudden wealth, moral testing, and the practical ethics of modern life. The book examines how the promise of immense fortune reshapes character, courtship, and social ambition, balancing sensational incident with didactic ... Read more

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  • A millionaire at sixteen : or, The cruise of the Guardian-Mother

    by Oliver Optic ...
    A millionaire at sixteen; or, The Cruise of the Guardian-Mother is a lively late-nineteenth-century juvenile adventure novel that combines maritime excitement with moral instruction. Set aboard the yacht Guardian-Mother, the narrative follows youthful characters through scenes of travel, discipline, and ethical testing, using the cruise structure to sustain episodic suspense and varied encounters. ... Read more

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  • Stem to Stern or building the boat

    by Oliver Optic ...
    Stem to Stern; or, Building the Boat is part of Oliver Optic’s popular "Young America" series, which is known for its educational and adventure-oriented stories aimed at young readers. In this particular book, the focus is on the construction of a boat, reflecting Optic’s interest in teaching practical skills through engaging narratives.The story follows a group of young characters who embark on a ... Read more

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  • Now or Never; Or, The Adventures of Bobby Bright

    by Oliver Optic ...
    In "Now or Never," Oliver Optic likely tells the story of Bobby Bright, a young protagonist who embarks on a series of adventurous journeys and experiences. The narrative may follow Bobby as he encounters challenges, makes friends, and learns valuable life lessons along the way.The title "Now or Never" suggests themes of urgency, decisiveness, and seizing the moment, hinting at Bobby's daring ... Read more

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