Lightning Express: Or The Rival Academies (1871) - Softcover

Optic, Professor Oliver

Softcover

ISBN 10: 112031674X ISBN 13: 9781120316745

Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, 2009

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Lightning Express: Or The Rival Academies is a novel written by Oliver Optic and published in 1871. The story revolves around two rival academies, the Woodville Academy and the Rockville Academy, and their respective students. The main character is Paul Duncan, a student at Woodville Academy who is determined to win the annual regatta against Rockville Academy. Along the way, he faces challenges and obstacles, including a cheating opponent and a dangerous storm. The book explores themes of competition, sportsmanship, and perseverance. It is a classic piece of children's literature that has been enjoyed by generations of readers.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.

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William Taylor Adams, better known by his pseudonym Oliver Optic, was an American author, educator, and politician. Born on July 30, 1822, in Medway, Massachusetts, Adams made significant contributions to children's literature, particularly with his popular series of novels under the pen name Oliver Optic. His works, including All Aboard (1855) and The Casket of Diamonds (1892), often focused on themes of adventure, moral lessons, and the development of character, making them popular among young readers during the 19th century. In addition to his writing career, Adams was an active member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, serving from 1869 to 1870. His background in education and his interest in promoting moral and intellectual development in young people influenced much of his writing, which emphasized discipline, perseverance, and the importance of education. Adams continued to write prolifically throughout his life, contributing works such as Shamrock and Thistle and Our Standard-Bearer that explored themes of loyalty and patriotism. He passed away on March 27, 1897.

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• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 112031674X
• ISBN 13: 9781120316745
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 340
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