The Yankee Middy, Or The Adventures Of A Naval Officer - Optic, Oliver
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The Yankee Middy, Or The Adventures Of A Naval Officer: A Story Of The Great Rebellion (1866) is a novel written by Oliver Optic. The story follows the adventures of a young naval officer named Paul Duncan, who serves aboard the Union warship, the Bellevite, during the American Civil War. As the war rages on, Paul and his fellow sailors face a variety of challenges and dangers, including battles with Confederate ships, daring raids on enemy ports, and encounters with spies and saboteurs. Along the way, Paul also finds himself caught up in a romantic entanglement with a beautiful young woman,…mehr

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The Yankee Middy, Or The Adventures Of A Naval Officer: A Story Of The Great Rebellion (1866) is a novel written by Oliver Optic. The story follows the adventures of a young naval officer named Paul Duncan, who serves aboard the Union warship, the Bellevite, during the American Civil War. As the war rages on, Paul and his fellow sailors face a variety of challenges and dangers, including battles with Confederate ships, daring raids on enemy ports, and encounters with spies and saboteurs. Along the way, Paul also finds himself caught up in a romantic entanglement with a beautiful young woman, adding an extra layer of drama and tension to the story.Through it all, Optic paints a vivid and exciting portrait of life aboard a Civil War-era warship, capturing the thrill of battle, the camaraderie of the crew, and the courage and determination of those who fought to preserve the Union. With its mix of action, romance, and historical detail, The Yankee Middy is a thrilling and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War, naval warfare, or adventure fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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William Taylor Adams, better known by his pseudonym Oliver Optic, was an American author, educator, and politician. Born on July 30, 1822, in Medway, Massachusetts, Adams made significant contributions to children's literature, particularly with his popular series of novels under the pen name Oliver Optic. His works, including All Aboard (1855) and The Casket of Diamonds (1892), often focused on themes of adventure, moral lessons, and the development of character, making them popular among young readers during the 19th century. In addition to his writing career, Adams was an active member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, serving from 1869 to 1870. His background in education and his interest in promoting moral and intellectual development in young people influenced much of his writing, which emphasized discipline, perseverance, and the importance of education. Adams continued to write prolifically throughout his life, contributing works such as Shamrock and Thistle and Our Standard-Bearer that explored themes of loyalty and patriotism. He passed away on March 27, 1897.