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100	1		_aOptic, Oliver, _d1822-1897
245	1	0	_aWatch and Wait; or, The Young Fugitives
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2009-02-09
508			_aProduced by David Edwards, Barbara Kosker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"Watch and Wait; or, The Young Fugitives" by Oliver Optic is a novel written in the late 19th century. This engaging story revolves around young characters entangled in the complex and often dangerous world of antebellum slavery. The main characters include Dandy, the body-servant of Master Archy, who longs for freedom, and the gentle Lily, both fleeing from the oppressive grasp of their respective masters. The opening of the book introduces the plantation of Colonel Baylie Raybone, providing a vivid description of its luxurious appearance and the harsh realities of life for the enslaved. Dandy and Lily, along with another young slave named Cyd, are drawn into a world of conflict and the desire for liberty. Readers witness Dandy's internal struggle as he decides to take a bold step toward freedom after enduring brutal treatment. This section sets the stage for their escape and highlights the dynamics of their relationships with their enslavers, foreshadowing the consequences they will face as they seek a life beyond bondage. The narrative captures themes of resilience, hope, and the quest for personal freedom in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFugitive slaves -- Juvenile fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28038
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