Oliver Optic

Gebundenes Buch

The Boat Club or The Bunkers of Rippleton

Beschreibung

1854. William Taylor Adams, American author, better known and loved by boys and girls through his pseudonym Oliver Optic who is most famous for his The Boat Club Series. In this volume, Captain Sedley mentors the boys in the boat club through adventures and lessons learned. Contents: Frank Sedley; Widow Weston; Charles Hardy; Fourth of July; The Club Boat; The Embarkation; Pull Away; The Stolen Wallet; Tony's Case; The Boat House; The First Meeting in Zephyr Hall; The Thunderbolt; The Collision; Centre Island; Geography of Wood Lake; Overboard; Tim Bunker; Tony's Trial; and The Stranger. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

Autor

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Juli 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 571g
• ISBN-13: 9780548022726
• ISBN-10: 0548022720
• Artikelnr.: 23140772