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""Down The River: Or Buck Bradford And His Tyrants"" is a novel written by Oliver Optic. The book follows the story of a young boy named Buck Bradford, who lives in a small town in the United States. Buck is an adventurous and brave boy who loves to explore the outdoors and go... Read Full Overview

"Down the River" from William Taylor Adams. Pseudonym Oliver Optic, was a noted academic and author (1822-1897).

"Down the River" from Oliver Optic. Noted academic, author, and Massachusetts state legislator (1822-1897).

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

William Taylor Adams (July 30, 1822 - March 27, 1897), pseudonym Oliver Optic, was a noted academic, author, and a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Adams first began to write at the age of 28, and his first book, Hatchie, the Guardian Slave (1853), was published... Read Full Overview

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Down The River; or, Buck Bradford and His Tyrants

"Here, Buck Bradford, black my boots, and be quick about it." That was what Ham Fishley said to me. "Black them yourself " That was what I said to Ham Fishley. Neither of us was gentlemanly, nor even civil. I shall not apologize for myself, and certainly not for Ham, though he... Read Full Overview