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_aOptic, Oliver, _d1822-1897 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Yacht Club; or, The Young Boat-Builder |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2007-11-06 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by David Edwards, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain material produced by Microsoft for their Live Search Books site.) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Yacht Club; or, The Young Boat-Builder" by Oliver Optic is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Donald John Ramsay, known as Don John, a young man from Belfast who possesses aspirations of becoming a skilled boat-builder like his father. The narrative unfolds predominantly against the backdrop of yachting events in the picturesque Penobscot Bay, exploring the excitement of yacht races and the dynamics of friendship among young boat enthusiasts. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to Don John and a lively interaction with Miss Nellie Patterdale, revealing both his admiration for her and his background as the son of a boat-builder. The opening establishes not only the setting and the main character but also hints at underlying themes involving youth, ambition, and the moral lessons that come with growing up. Amidst his youthful pursuits and budding relationship with Nellie, the scene shifts dramatically when Don John's father falls gravely ill, prompting a reflection on familial duties and the responsibilities he must assume moving forward. This blend of maritime adventure and personal growth sets the stage for an engaging exploration of character and community in the chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aYoung men -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSailing -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aYachts -- Juvenile fiction | ||
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