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  • Three millions! : or, The way of the world

    by Oliver Optic ...
    In *Three Millions!; or, The Way of the World*, Oliver Optic turns from his better-known juvenile sea and school narratives to a briskly plotted social novel concerned with sudden wealth, moral testing, and the practical ethics of modern life. The book examines how the promise of immense fortune reshapes character, courtship, and social ambition, balancing sensational incident with didactic ... Read more

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  • Brake up : or, The young peacemakers

    by Oliver Optic ...
    Oliver Optic's Brake Up: or, the Young Peacemakers is a juvenile nautical tale that combines adventure, moral instruction, and social reconciliation, hallmarks of nineteenth-century American children's literature. Set within the lively world of boys' enterprise and maritime movement, the novel follows youthful protagonists whose energy is tempered by an ethical commitment to harmony and honorable ... Read more

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  • Lightning Express : or, The rival academies

    by Oliver Optic ...
    In *Lightning Express; or, The Rival Academies*, Oliver Optic fashions a brisk juvenile narrative of competition, discipline, and moral formation, set within the energetic world of nineteenth-century American schooling. The novel turns the rivalry between academies into both adventure and social lesson, combining rapid plotting, youthful dialogue, and episodes of conflict that test character under ... Read more

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  • The sailor boy : or, Jack Somers in the navy

    by Oliver Optic ...
    Oliver Optic's The Sailor Boy; or, Jack Somers in the Navy is a brisk nineteenth-century juvenile sea tale that follows a young protagonist into naval life, combining adventure, discipline, and moral instruction. Characteristic of Optic's fiction, the novel blends vivid maritime incident with an accessible, energetic prose style designed to entertain while shaping youthful character. Situated ... Read more

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  • A millionaire at sixteen : or, The cruise of the Guardian-Mother

    by Oliver Optic ...
    A millionaire at sixteen; or, The Cruise of the Guardian-Mother is a lively late-nineteenth-century juvenile adventure novel that combines maritime excitement with moral instruction. Set aboard the yacht Guardian-Mother, the narrative follows youthful characters through scenes of travel, discipline, and ethical testing, using the cruise structure to sustain episodic suspense and varied encounters. ... Read more

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  • Bear and forbear : or, The young skipper of lake Ucayga

    by Oliver Optic ...
    Bear and Forbear; or, The Young Skipper of Lake Ucayga is a juvenile adventure novel in Oliver Optic's characteristic didactic mode, blending brisk narrative, nautical incident, and moral instruction. Set around the inland world of Lake Ucayga, the book follows a youthful captain whose trials test courage, discipline, and self-command; as the title suggests, endurance and restraint are as ... Read more

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  • Just his luck

    by Oliver Optic ...
    In Just His Luck, Oliver Optic crafts a brisk nineteenth-century juvenile tale in which fortune, character, and moral choice are tested through lively incident and clear ethical design. Typical of Optic's fiction for young readers, the novel combines adventure, domestic sentiment, and didactic purpose, presenting "luck" not as mere chance but as something shaped by honesty, perseverance, and self ... Read more

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  • Rich and humble

    A story for young people

    by Oliver Optic ...
    Rich and Humble is a moral and social novel characteristic of nineteenth-century American juvenile fiction, tracing the contrast between wealth, character, and inward worth. In a clear, energetic prose style, Oliver Optic combines domestic sentiment, didactic purpose, and lively incident to show how pride, privilege, and worldly ambition are corrected by humility, industry, and ethical self ... Read more

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  • OpTic Gaming

    The Making of eSports Champions

    by H3CZ, NaDeSHot, Scump, BigTymer, Midnite, OpTic J, Fwiz ...
    OpTic Gaming, the four-time Call of Duty Major League Gaming Champions and one of the top eSports teams in the world, now takes fans behind the controller—into the game and the minds of the greatest gamers in the world—in this fascinating and unique memoir and insider guide.Emerging on the scene in 2006, OpTic Gaming has dominated the Call of Duty e-sports arena, thanks to the talents of legendary ... Read more

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  • Oliver Optic: The Complete Works

    by Oliver Optic ...
    44 Complete Works of Oliver OpticA Lieutenant at EighteenA Victorious UnionAcross IndiaAll AboardAll AdriftAn Undivided UnionAsiatic BreezesBreaking AwayBrother Against BrotherCareless KateDesk and DebitDikes and DitchesDolly and IDown SouthDown the RhineDown The RiverField and ForestFighting for the RightFour Young ExplorersFreaks of FortuneHo... ... Read more

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  • Steel Rails: 10 Books of Compelling Railroad Stories

    The Driver, Danger Signals, The Young Train Dispatcher, Cab and Caboose, Ralph on the Engine, etc.

    by Garet Garrett, John A. Hill, Jasper Ewing Brady, Kirk Munroe, A. Frank Pinkerton, Oliver Optic, Allen Chapman, Burton Egbert Stevenson ...
    Steel Rails: 10 Books of Compelling Railroad Stories brings together an eclectic suite of narratives, each offering a unique window into the transformative era of railroading. The anthology traverses an impressive range of literary styles, from stirring adventure tales to thought-provoking social commentaries. These stories capture the essence of a time when steel veins tied vast lands together, ... Read more

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  • Plane and Plank; or, The Mishaps of a Mechanic

    by Oliver Optic ...
    The story revolves around a young mechanic named Dick, who is known for his skills and resourcefulness. Dick's adventures begin when he gets involved in various mishaps and challenges related to his work. The novel details his efforts to overcome these obstacles, demonstrating his ingenuity and determination.As Dick navigates through these trials, he encounters a range of characters, both friends ... Read more

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