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_aOptic, Oliver, _d1822-1897 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aFreaks of Fortune; or, Half Round the World |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2008-02-16 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain material produced by Microsoft for their Live Search Books site.) | ||
| 520 | _a"Freaks of Fortune; or, Half Round the World" by Oliver Optic is a fictional novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the main character Levi Fairfield, a young man of integrity and ingenuity, as he navigates the challenges of his complex relationship with his miserly uncle, Nathan Fairfield, while embarking on adventurous voyages. The story explores themes of morality, trust, and the pursuit of happiness against a backdrop of thrilling escapades at sea. The opening of the novel introduces Levi as he recalls his childhood project of building a sawmill, setting the stage for his pursuit of mechanical mastery. As he shares this memory with Bessie Watson, a charming young woman, their dynamic hints at a budding romance. The tranquility of their banter is abruptly interrupted by the discovery of smoke billowing from Uncle Nathan's dilapidated house, which leads to a chaotic scene as they rush to extinguish the flames. After the fire is put out, Uncle Nathan reveals the shocking news of his missing gold, leading to the dire suspicion that Levi may have been involved in both the fire and the theft. This inciting incident shapes the rest of the story, driving the tension between the characters and the unfolding mystery of the stolen money. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aFishing -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aMassachusetts -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aAmericans -- Australia -- Fiction | ||
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