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This book introduces Fanny, a very naughty girl who lacks direction, respect, and self-discipline. The first part of the story relays how Fanny, through trials, triumphs, and her faith in God, has a change of heart. The second part of the story follows Fanny's adventures during... Read Full Overview

""Hope and Have"" is a novel written by Oliver Optic in 1868. The story revolves around Fanny Grant, a young girl who is taken captive by a group of Native Americans during a raid on her family's farm. Fanny is forced to adapt to the ways of the tribe and learns to appreciate... Read Full Overview

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

"Hope and Have" 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

"Now you will be a good girl, Fanny Jane, while I am gone-won't you?" said Fanny Grant, who has several times before appeared in these stories, to Fanny Jane Grant, her namesake, who has not before been presented to our readers. "O, yes, Miss Fanny; I will be ever so good; I... Read Full Overview

Hope and Have; or, Fanny Grant Among The Indians