Ready About; or, Sailing the Boat by Oliver Optic

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Author Optic, Oliver, 1822-1897
LoC No. 12037551
Title Ready About; or, Sailing the Boat
Note Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Ready About; or, Sailing the Boat" by Oliver Optic is a novel written in the late 19th century. This book is part of "The Boat-Builder Series" and focuses on themes of adventure and personal growth among young men. The main character, Matt Randolph, a student at the Beech Hill Industrial School, faces challenges as he navigates his duties and relationships, particularly with a former friend who embodies recklessness. The opening of the story introduces Matt Randolph, who refuses to abandon his responsibilities to join a newly arrived group of reckless peers led by Michael Angelo Spickles, an old acquaintance from New York. Matt is resolute in maintaining his commitments at the school, emphasizing the importance of personal discipline and avoiding bad influences. The scene shifts to a brewing conflict between the disciplined students of the Beech Hill Industrial School and the members of the Nautifelers Club, characterized by their indulgence in drinking and aimless adventure. As Matt engages with Spickles, a sense of moral tension is established that hints at further challenges ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Boats and boating -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 55557
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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