
1822-1897
William Taylor Adams (July 30, 1822 – March 27, 1897), pseudonym Oliver Optic, was an academic, author, and a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.


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A novel likely written in the late 19th century. This story centers around a young man named Wolfert Penniman, who is motivated by a desire for independence and business success, as he seeks to turn a profit from a sailboat he plans to purchase. Alongside themes of entrepreneurship and ambition, the narrative suggests an exploration of personal growth through the struggles


Charles Madison Curry

Beatrix Potter
Rudyard Kipling
Thornton W. Burgess
William Holmes McGuffey



Eliza Leslie


Lucy Foster Madison
