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Freaks of Fortune; Or, Half Round the World

Oliver Optic

Freaks of Fortune; Or, Half Round the World

Freaks of Fortune; Or, Half Round the World

Oliver Optic

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Freaks of Fortune; Or, Half Round the World is a late 19th-century novel by Oliver Optic, focusing on Levi Fairfield, a young man facing challenges with his miserly uncle, Nathan. The story unfolds as Levi embarks on adventurous voyages, exploring themes of morality, trust, and the pursuit of happiness. The narrative begins with Levi's childhood memories of building a sawmill and leads to a dramatic incident involving a fire and the mystery of stolen gold, which complicates his relationship with his uncle and hints at a budding romance with Bessie Watson.

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A fictional novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the main character Levi Fairfield, a yo...

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William Taylor Adams, pseudonym Oliver Optic, was a noted academic, author, and a member of the Massachusetts House of R...

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