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100	1		_aOptic, Oliver, _d1822-1897
245	1	0	_aLittle By Little; or, The Cruise of the Flyaway
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-08-21
508			_aProduced by David Garcia, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Little By Little; or, The Cruise of the Flyaway" by William Taylor Adams (Oliver Optic) is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows Paul Duncan, a young boy who embarks on nautical adventures while learning crucial life lessons about responsibility and independence. Faced with the sudden death of his father, Paul takes charge of supporting his family, demonstrating resilience and determination as he navigates the challenges of growing up. The opening of the book introduces Paul and his friend Thomas Nettle as they prepare to set sail in a small boat despite warnings about the rough weather. Paul grapples with the pressure of peer influence and his sense of duty to his mother, who has called him back to shore for his safety. The narrative sets up a tension between obedience and the desire for independence, particularly as Paul ultimately decides to venture out against his mother's wishes. This initial chapter establishes the foundational themes of the story: family devotion, the struggle for autonomy, and the dangers of youth exuberance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aBoys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aBoats and boating -- Juvenile fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22365
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