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Within The Enemy's Lines is a novel written by Oliver Optic and published in 1889. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the adventures of a young Union soldier named Edward Lyon. After being captured by Confederate soldiers, Lyon is forced to go undercover... Read Full Overview

"Within The Enemy's Lines" from William Taylor Adams. Pseudonym Oliver Optic, was a noted academic and author (1822-1897).

"Within The Enemy's Lines" 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

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William Taylor Adams (1822-1897) was a noted academic, author, and Massachusetts state legislator. He was born in Medway, Massachusetts. He became a teacher in the Boston, Massachusetts public schools in 1845, and remained in that capacity through 1865. He served as a member... Read Full Overview