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On The Blockade is a novel written by Oliver Optic, which tells the story of a young man named Christy Passford during the American Civil War. Christy is the son of a wealthy ship owner and is determined to do his part for the Union cause. He joins the Navy and is assigned to the blockade squadron, where he serves on board the Bellevite, his father's ship. Christy quickly proves himself to be a capable sailor and earns the respect of his fellow crew members. He participates in several exciting naval battles and also becomes involved in a number of espionage missions, helping to gather intelligence on Confederate activities. Along the way, Christy falls in love with a young woman named Pauline, who also happens to be a spy for the Union cause. The novel is full of action and adventure, with plenty of naval battles, daring escapes, and secret missions. It also provides a fascinating glimpse into life on board a Civil War-era ship and the challenges faced by sailors during this tumultuous time in American history. Overall, On The Blockade is an exciting and engaging novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and adventure stories.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

American Boys Afloat: Or Cruising In The Orient is a novel written by Oliver Optic and published in 1893. The story follows a group of American boys who embark on a sailing adventure in the Orient. The boys set sail from San Francisco and travel to various ports in Japan, China, and the Philippines. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and obstacles, including storms, pirates, and cultural differences. They also learn about the different cultures and traditions of the countries they visit. The novel is a coming-of-age story that highlights the importance of friendship, teamwork, and perseverance. It also provides a glimpse into the geopolitical climate of the late 19th century, when the United States was expanding its influence in the Pacific. Overall, American Boys Afloat is an exciting and educational adventure story that is sure to captivate readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

""Up The River: Or Yachting On The Mississippi"" is a novel written by Oliver Optic. The story follows a group of young men who embark on a yachting adventure up the Mississippi River. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and obstacles, including dangerous rapids, treacherous weather conditions, and hostile locals. The group must work together to navigate the river and overcome these obstacles. The novel also includes themes of friendship, courage, and perseverance. It is a classic adventure novel that provides a vivid depiction of life on the Mississippi River in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Brother against Brother or, The War on The Border

"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, holding Mr. Ensign John Somers by the hand. "Thank you, Miss Portington," replied the young officer, with a blush caused as much by the excitement of that happy moment, as by the handsome compliment paid by the fair girl, who, we are compelled to acknowledge, had formed no inconsiderable portion of the young man's thoughts, hopes, and aspirations during the preceding year.

Make or Break; or, The Rich Man's Daughter

""Sea and Shore: Or The Tramps of a Traveler"" is a book written by Oliver Optic in 1873. The book is a travelogue that recounts the author's experiences while traveling around the United States, Europe, and the Mediterranean. Optic describes the different places he visited, the people he met, and the adventures he had while traveling. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on his travels around the United States and the second part focusing on his travels around Europe and the Mediterranean. Throughout the book, Optic provides vivid descriptions of the scenery, the people, and the cultures he encountered. He also shares his thoughts on various topics, including politics, religion, and social issues. ""Sea and Shore: Or The Tramps of a Traveler"" is a fascinating account of a traveler's journey and a valuable resource for anyone interested in travel, history, or culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Dikes and Ditches. or, Young America in Holland and Belgium

""Seek and Find: Or The Adventures of a Smart Boy"" is a novel written by Oliver Optic and first published in 1895. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Frank Fowler, who is known for his intelligence and resourcefulness. Frank is sent to live with his uncle in a small town after his father passes away. There, he quickly becomes involved in a series of exciting and dangerous escapades, including a search for treasure, a daring rescue mission, and a battle against a gang of criminals. Along the way, Frank learns important lessons about bravery, loyalty, and the value of friendship. This classic children's book is filled with thrilling action, vivid descriptions, and memorable characters, making it a timeless tale of adventure and excitement for readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

"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 smile. "I don't feel as though I could live any longer in this state of doubt and uncertainty." "Really, Philip, I don't think you need worry yourself to that extent." "I can't help it. I want to know whether my mother is alive or dead. She may have been in her grave for a year for aught we know."

"Boy, I told you to bring me some pickles," said Major Billcord, a passenger on a Lake Champlain steamer, to a boy in a white jacket, who was doing duty as a waiter at dinner in the cabin. "Yes, sir; and I brought them," replied Dory Dornwood, as he took the dish of pickles almost from under the passenger's nose, and placed it quite under his nose.

The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo. The town is situated on both sides of a river of the same name, about eighteen miles from its mouths. The steamer on which was the pleasant home of the millionaire at eighteen, who was accompanied by his mother and a considerable party, all of whom have been duly presented to the reader in the former volumes of the series, lay in the middle of the river. The black smoke was pouring out of her smokestack, and the hissing steam indicated that the vessel was all ready to go down the river to the China Sea. Her anchor had been hove up, and the pilot was in the pilot-house waiting for the commander to strike the gong in the engine-room to start the screw.

"Boy, come here!" Squire Walker was a very pompous man; one of the most notable persons in the little town of Redfield, which, the inquiring young reader will need to be informed, as it is not laid down on any map of Massachusetts that I am acquainted with, is situated thirty-one miles southwest of Boston.

Across India: Or Live Boys In The Far East is a novel written by Oliver Optic and first published in 1895. The story follows the adventures of a group of boys who travel across India, encountering various challenges and obstacles along the way. The boys, who are from different backgrounds and have different personalities, must learn to work together and rely on each other as they navigate the unfamiliar terrain and face dangerous situations. Along the way, they also learn about Indian culture and customs, and develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for the country and its people. The book is a thrilling adventure story that also provides a fascinating glimpse into India during the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

"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 excursion up the Nile to the First Cataract, the steamer sails out upon the Mediterranean, closely followed by her little consort. The enemy who had made a portion of the voyage exceedingly disagreeable to the watchful commander has been thwarted in all his schemes, and the threatened danger kept at a distance, even while those who are most deeply interested are unconscious of its existence.

"Here, Buck Bradford, black my boots, and be quick about it." That was what Ham Fishley said to me. "Black them yourself!" That was what I said to Ham Fishley. Neither of us was gentlemanly, nor even civil. I shall not apologize for myself, and certainly not for Ham, though he inherited his mean, tyrannical disposition from both his father and his mother. If he had civilly asked me to black his boots, I would have done it. If he had just told me that he was going to a party, that he was a little late, and asked me if I would assist him, I would have jumped over his head to oblige him, though he was three inches taller than I was. I am willing to go a step farther. If this had been the first, or even the twentieth, time that Ham had treated me in this shabby manner, I would have submitted. For three years he had been going on from bad to worse, till he seemed to regard me not only as a dog, but as the meanest sort of a dog, whom he could kick and cuff at pleasure.

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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 we have been away from home for some time." "I never frequented this road," exclaimed Captain Artie Lyon, commanding the fourth company of the Riverlawns. "Doesn't it run into that cut where you saved Kate Belthorpe and the rest of her party from that gang of so-styled 'Home Guard' ruffians?"

"Boy, I told you to bring me some pickles," said Major Billcord, a passenger on a Lake Champlain steamer, to a boy in a white jacket, who was doing duty as a waiter at dinner in the cabin. "Yes, sir; and I brought them," replied Dory Dornwood, as he took the dish of pickles almost from under the passenger's nose, and placed it quite under his nose.

"Are you an honest man, sir?" asked a very pretty young woman, not more than twenty years old, as she stopped in the open field in front of Sergeant Life Knox of the Riverlawn Cavalry, as it was generally called, though the squadron belonged to a numbered regiment in Kentucky.

Brave Old Salt or, Life on The Quarter Deck

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 to keep the feeling away from your own heart.

Across India or Live Boys in The Far East

"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 name, I replied to the summons by rising, and exhibiting my full length to all the boys assembled in the school-room-about one hundred in number.

In Doors And Out: Or Views From The Chimney Corner is a book written by Oliver Optic and published in 1854. The book is a collection of short stories and essays that offer a glimpse into the daily lives of people in the mid-19th century. The stories are set in various locations, both indoors and outdoors, and cover a wide range of topics such as family life, social customs, and rural traditions.The book is divided into two main sections: ""In Doors"" and ""Out of Doors."" The first section focuses on domestic life and the relationships between family members. The stories explore themes such as love, marriage, and parenthood. The second section focuses on outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and farming. These stories provide a glimpse into the lives of rural people and their connection to the land.Throughout the book, Optic's writing style is descriptive and detailed, painting vivid pictures of the people and places he writes about. His stories are engaging and entertaining, offering a window into a bygone era. In Doors And Out: Or Views From The Chimney Corner is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the social history of the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Excerpt from All Aboard: Or Life on the Lake "All Aboard" was written to gratify the reasonable curiosity of the readers of "The Boat Club" to know what occurred at Wood Lake during the second season; and, though it is a sequel, it has no direct connection with its predecessor. The Introduction, in the first chapter, contains a brief synopsis of the principal events of the first season; so that those who have not read "The Boat Club," will labor under no disadvantage on that account. The story of each book is entirely distinct from that of the other. As the interest of the first centers in Tony Weston, so that of the second does in Charles Hardy. I have tried to make the boys believe that the path of truth and rectitude is not only the safest, but the pleasantest path; and the experience of Charles with the "Rovers" illustrates and supports the position. Perhaps some of the older readers of these books will think that, in providing the boys at Wood Lake with a whole fleet of boats, with bands of music, with club rooms, libraries, and apparatus, I have furnished them with very magnificent recreations; and that I might as well have told a "fairy tale" while I was about it. The only excuse I can offer for this extravagance is, that it would have been a pity to spoil a splendid ideal, when it could be actualized by a single stroke of the pen; besides, I believe that nothing is too good for good boys, especially when it is paid for out of the pocket of a millionaire. The author, grateful to his young friends for the kind reception given to "The Boat Club," hopes that "All Aboard" will not only please them, but make them wiser and better. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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"A Victorious Union" from Oliver Optic. Noted academic, author, and Massachusetts state legislator (1822-1897).

Field and Forest; or, The Fortunes of A Farmer

Tommy Woggs was a funny little boy. He was very proud and very lazy. He seemed to think he was a great man, and that other people lived only to serve and obey him. None of the boys and girls liked him, because he used to order them round, and because he thought himself so much better than they were. Tommy's father was a doctor, and a rich man. He could afford to have servants to wait upon his son, but he was not quite rich enough to spoil the child by letting him do as he pleased. There are some things that wealth cannot purchase. It will not buy wisdom, for all the money in the world would not teach a person even to perform a simple question in arithmetic. It will not buy the love and respect of others. Many rich men are hated and despised by nearly all who know them. So Tommy's father could not buy an education for his son, nor would wealth win for him the esteem of his companions. He must study like the children of poor people if he wanted to be wise; and he must treat them well, in order to obtain their good will.