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"Haste and Waste" from Oliver Optic. Noted academic, author, and Massachusetts state legislator (1822-1897).

Haste and Waste, or The Young Pilot of Lake Champlain, is a thrilling adventure story written by Oliver Optic. The book is aimed at young readers and tells the story of a young boy named Frank Nelson who lives near Lake Champlain. Frank is an ambitious and adventurous boy who... 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

Haste and Waste or The Young Pilot of Lake Champlain

Haste and Waste or The Young Pilot of Lake Champlain is a novel written by Oliver Optic. The story revolves around a young boy named Frank Nelson who lives near Lake Champlain. Frank is a hardworking and ambitious boy who dreams of becoming a pilot on the lake. However, he faces... Read Full Overview

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Notion Press proudly brings to you timeless classics from ancient texts to popular modern classics. This carefully chosen collection of books is a celebration of literature, our tribute to the pioneers, the legends and the giants of the literary world. Apart from being the voice... Read Full Overview

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