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100 1 _aOptic, Oliver,
_d1822-1897
245 1 0 _aNorthern Lands; Or, Young America in Russia and Prussia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-01-27
508 _aProduced by David Edwards, David K. Park, illustration images from The Internet Archive (TIA) and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
520 _a"Northern Lands; Or, Young America in Russia and Prussia" by Oliver Optic is a historical account and adventure story written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the experiences of a group of young American tourists aboard the Academy Squadron as they travel through the Baltic region, exploring the cultural landscape of Russia and Prussia. Guided by their adventures, the narrative ultimately provides commentary on political ideals and social dynamics, especially as they relate to youth and growing up. The opening of the story introduces readers to a group of young cadets enjoying a picnic on an island in the Baltic, where heated discussions revolve around the leadership hierarchy aboard their ship and a proposed electoral reform to select officers. Characters like De Forrest and Beckwith express their concerns about their shipmate Cantwell's suitability for leadership, sparking a debate on merit, power, and fairness among their peers. The tensions among students over rank and suitability for command illustrate a larger commentary on political systems and personal responsibility, setting the stage for the ensuing adventures and insights that will unfold as their journey continues. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRussia -- Description and travel -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aPrussia (Germany) -- Description and travel -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54059
999 _c94893
_d94893