Up the River; or, Yachting on the Mississippi by Oliver Optic

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Author Optic, Oliver, 1822-1897
Title Up the River; or, Yachting on the Mississippi
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Summary "Up the River; or, Yachting on the Mississippi" by Oliver Optic is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Captain Alick Garningham as he embarks on a cruising adventure aboard his steam yacht, the Sylvania, along the Mississippi River and into the Gulf of Mexico, accompanied by a group of friends and peers. With themes of adventure and moral growth, the novel promises a spirited exploration of the American river culture of the time. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Captain Alick, who discusses future travels on the Mississippi with his cousin Owen Garniham. Tension arises due to a previous contract with Owen that has been abruptly canceled by Alick's father, leading to an invitation for Owen to join Alick on the upcoming journey. As they prepare for departure, we witness Alick’s bittersweet farewell to Captain Boomsby and the multilayered dynamics in their environment, including a mysterious theft incident involving a bank messenger. This builds anticipation for the adventures and challenges that lie ahead as they set sail into the unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Yachts -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Mississippi River -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 24775
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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