The Boat Club, or the Bunkers of Rippleton - Softcover

Optic, Oliver

Softcover

ISBN 10: 143445813X ISBN 13: 9781434458131

Verlag: Wildside Press, 2025

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William Taylor Adams (1822-1897), pseudonym Oliver Optic, was a noted academic, author, and Massachusetts state legislator. Boat Club is the first in a series of "books for boys." This 1896 version is revised from the pre-Civil War original and includes an introduction by the author.

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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.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Wildside Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 143445813X
• ISBN 13: 9781434458131
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 326
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