''Outward Bound; Or, Young America Afloat: A Story of Travel and Adventure'' is a juvenile fiction novel by Oliver Optic, first published in 1866. The story follows a group of boys from Brockway Academy as they embark on a journey aboard the Academy Ship ''Young America'', where they face challenges of discipline, education, and youthful mischief. Key characters include Robert Shuffles, the impulsive troublemaker, and Harry Martyn, who strives to maintain order among his peers. This work is notable for its exploration of moral and educational development through the lens of adventure at sea.
