Optic, Oliver 1822-1897 creator Sheppard, William Ludwell 1833-1912 text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Square and Compasses; Or, Building the House" by Oliver Optic is a novel from the late 19th century, specifically targeting a young audience. This book is part of "The Boat-Builder Series" and continues to follow the adventures of students at the Beech Hill Industrial School, introducing new characters and conflicts. The central theme appears to revolve around the juxtaposition of well-disciplined students against ill-disciplined peers, exploring the importance of moral character and practical skills among young boys. The opening of the story sets the stage for a conflict revolving around the enforcement of a school uniform, which some students resist, seeing it as an affront to their independence. The principal, Captain Gildrock, believes that the uniform will help instill a sense of discipline and responsibility. As tensions rise, the boys engage in various dialogues about the necessity and implications of this rule. The chapter hints at an impending rebellion and the establishment of rivalry with a competing school, which promises to lead to further adventures and moral lessons throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-06-16 Produced by Chris Curnow, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Boats and boating -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52351 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52351 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134215.0 52351