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""Little Bobtail: Or The Wreck Of The Penobscot"" is a novel written by Oliver Optic and published in 1875. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Bobtail, who lives in a small village near the Penobscot River in Maine. Bobtail is an orphan who lives with his grandmother,... Read Full Overview

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

"Little Bobtail" 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

"Little Bobtail" is the first volume of the Yacht Club Series, each book of which will contain an entirely independent story, with a hero of its own, and having no necessary connection with any other story. The author hopes that this plan will commend itself to those who do not... Read Full Overview

Little Bobtail; or, The Wreck of the Penobscot, has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current... Read Full Overview

The Yacht Club Series. Little Bobtail; or, The Wreck of The Penobscot