Snug Harbor; or, The Champlain Mechanics by Oliver Optic
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"Snug Harbor; or, The Champlain Mechanics" by Oliver Optic is a children's adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set around Lake Champlain and revolves around Dory Dornwood, a young hero who is presented with a series of adventures and challenges as he prepares to join the Beech-Hill Industrial School. The narrative combines elements of sailing, teamwork among boys, and the spirit of learning practical skills in mechanics.
The opening of the novel introduces a thrilling incident on the lake where Dory saves a young man named Bolingbroke Millweed from drowning after his sloop is sunk by a steamer. This encounter leads to a deeper story involving a conspiracy, accusations of theft, and Dory’s determination to help his new acquaintance navigate the turbulent waters of both the lake and the challenges he faces after being mistakenly accused of a crime. Dory’s character is marked by his skill in sailing and a knack for adventure, setting the stage for an engaging story about friendship, courage, and the pursuit of practical education. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Optic, Oliver, 1822-1897 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Merrill, Frank T., 1848-1923 |
| LoC No. | 04031646 |
| Title | Snug Harbor; or, The Champlain Mechanics |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Carol Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Carpenters -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50678 |
| Release Date | Dec 12, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 301 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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