Plane and Plank Or, The Mishaps of a Mechanic - Optic, Oliver
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"Plane and Plank: Or, The Mishaps of a Mechanic" by Oliver Optic is an exhilarating adventure novel that immerses readers into the intricate world of mechanical fiction, depicting the trials and triumphs of a mechanic's life. Optic skillfully navigates the workshop drama and engineering escapades, portraying the technical struggles and career challenges faced by the protagonist. Set against the backdrop of workshop politics and industrial culture, the novel provides insight into the professional life of a mechanic, highlighting the complexities of machinery management and the technical…mehr

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"Plane and Plank: Or, The Mishaps of a Mechanic" by Oliver Optic is an exhilarating adventure novel that immerses readers into the intricate world of mechanical fiction, depicting the trials and triumphs of a mechanic's life. Optic skillfully navigates the workshop drama and engineering escapades, portraying the technical struggles and career challenges faced by the protagonist. Set against the backdrop of workshop politics and industrial culture, the novel provides insight into the professional life of a mechanic, highlighting the complexities of machinery management and the technical setbacks encountered along the way. As the protagonist navigates through the ups and downs of his career, readers are drawn into a world of high-stakes decisions and unexpected obstacles. With its vivid portrayal of workshop dynamics and technical challenges, "Plane and Plank" offers readers a glimpse into the fast-paced and demanding world of industrial mechanics. Through Optic's compelling narrative, readers are taken on a journey of career advancement and personal growth, leaving them with a deeper appreciation for the resilience and determination required to succeed in the field.
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William Taylor Adams, also known as Oliver Optic, was a professor, writer, and representative from Massachusetts from July 30, 1822 until March 27, 1897. Captain Laban Adams and Catherine Johnson Adams, both tavern keepers, welcomed Adams into the world on July 30, 1822 in Medway, Massachusetts. Adams attended West Roxbury and Boston-area schools as an honors student. He spent a year studying at Abel Whitney's private academy after completing his public education. In 1843, Adams started working as a teacher at the Lower Road School in Dorchester, Massachusetts. In 1846, he left his post as the school's headmaster to help his father and brother run their brand-new hotel in Boston, the Adams House Hotel. Adams traveled to Asia and Africa in addition to more than twenty trips to Europe. He wed Sarah Jenkins in 1846, and the two of them produced two daughters: Emma Louisa Adams and Alice Maria Adams. At the age of 28, Adams started writing, and his first novel, Hatchie, the Guardian Slave (1853), was released using the alias Warren T. Ashton. Adams seemed unfazed even though it was only a marginal success.