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In this third book of the six book Blue and the Gray Series, the presence of spies onboard ship complicates matters for Christy Passford as he attempts to intercept new Confederate gunboats on their way from England to service in the South.

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

"She is a fine little steamer, father, without the possibility of a doubt," said Lieutenant Passford, who was seated at the table with his father in the captain's cabin on board of the Bronx. "I don't feel quite at home here, and I don't quite like the idea of being taken out... Read Full Overview

On The Blockade

On The Blockade is a novel written by Oliver Optic, which tells the story of a young man named Christy Passford during the American Civil War. Christy is the son of a wealthy ship owner and is determined to do his part for the Union cause. He joins the Navy and is assigned to... Read Full Overview

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

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

"On The Blockade" 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