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100	1		_aOptic, Oliver, _d1822-1897
245	1	0	_aPlane and Plank; or, The Mishaps of a Mechanic
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2014-02-17
508			_aProduced by Curtis Weyant, Sue Fleming and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520			_a"Plane and Plank; or, The Mishaps of a Mechanic" by Oliver Optic is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Phil Farringford, a young mechanic navigating the challenges of his trade and the society around him while exploring themes such as personal growth, morality, and the impact of intemperance. Set against the backdrop of the Missouri River and St. Louis, the book delves into Phil's aspirations to master carpentry while facing obstacles that reflect broader social issues. The opening of the narrative introduces Phil Farringford as he travels on a steamboat along the Missouri River, filled with curiosity and determination to learn a trade. Engaging in conversation with Mr. Gracewood, Phil expresses his desire to become a mechanic, showing both excitement and trepidation about his future. Upon arriving in St. Louis, he encounters Mr. Leonidas Lynchpinne, who initially appears friendly but ultimately tricks him into losing his money during a gambling incident. This initial mishap sets the stage for Phil’s journey as he navigates the complexities of life as a mechanic, setting a tone for the challenges and moral lessons that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aChildren -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aTemperance -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aPrayer -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aCarpentry -- Juvenile fiction
700	1		_aKilburn, Samuel Smith, _d1831-1903
700	1		_aHerrick, Henry Walker, _d1824-1906
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44950
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