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""Field and Forest: Or The Fortunes of a Farmer"" is a book written by Oliver Optic and published in 1870. The story follows the life of Frank Nelson, a young man who inherits a farm from his grandfather and decides to become a farmer. Through his journey, he learns about the... Read Full Overview

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

"Field and Forest" 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

"Hollo, Phil " That was the name to which I answered, especially when it was spoken as decidedly as on the present occasion. "I'm coming," I replied, at the top of my lungs. I had been a-fishing in a stream which flowed into the Missouri about a mile above my home. I had been... Read Full Overview

This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped... Read Full Overview

Field and Forest; or, The Fortunes of A Farmer