1822–1897 · American children's author
Oliver Optic
Oliver Optic was the pen name of William Taylor Adams (1822–1897), an American author and teacher.
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| # | First published | Book | Kind | Read |
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| 1 | 1860 | Little by Little; Or, the Cruise of the Flyaway A boy faces the consequences of recklessness on the water. | Novel | Free to startRead free |
| 2 | 1865 | Work and Win; Or, Noddy Newman on a Cruise A boy faces danger and learns through work at sea. | Novel | Free to startRead free |
| 3 | 1867 | Seek and Find; Or, the Adventures of a Smart Boy A boy faces adventures that test his wits and honesty. | Novel | Free to startRead free |
| 4 | 1868 | Down the River; Or, Buck Bradford and His Tyrants A boy faces harsh treatment and adventure on the Mississippi. | Novel | Free to startRead free |
| 5 | 1868 | Dikes and Ditches; Or, Young America in Holland and Belgium American boys travel by ship through Holland and Belgium. | Novel | Free to startRead free |
| 6 | 1873 | The Yacht Club; Or, the Young Boat-Builder A young boat-builder faces tests of skill and honesty. | Novel | Free to startRead free |
| 7 | 1874 | The Coming Wave; Or, the Hidden Treasure of High Rock A search for hidden treasure tests honesty and duty. | Novel | Free to startRead free |
| 8 | 1882 | All Adrift; Or, the Goldwing Club A boy faces danger and uncertainty on Lake Champlain. | Novel | Free to startRead free |
| 9 | 1899 | An Undivided Union A young Union hero faces the demands of wartime duty. | Novel | Free to startRead free |
| 10 | · | Three Millions! or, The Way of the World A large fortune brings temptation and pressure to conform. | Novel | Free to startRead free |
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About Oliver Optic
Oliver Optic was the pen name of William Taylor Adams (1822–1897), an American author and teacher. Born in Medway, Massachusetts, he lived and worked in Boston. He wrote books for young readers during the nineteenth century, including The Yacht Club and Little by Little. He also served in the Massachusetts legislature.
- Born
- 1822
- Died
- 1897
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