All TautOr, Rigging the boat (Edition1) - Softcover

Optic, Oliver

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9370428631 ISBN 13: 9789370428638

Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP, 2025

Synopsis

All Taut Or, Rigging the Boat follows a group of boys at an industrial school who are thrust into the world of boating. The story explores the development of leadership, responsibility, and teamwork as they attempt to sail despite their lack of experience. As they struggle to manage the boat and their roles within the group, they face various challenges that test their abilities to cooperate and persevere. The boys learn the importance of collaboration, authority, and self-discipline as they navigate their adventure, ultimately gaining a deeper understanding of their personal strengths and weaknesses. Their journey is a metaphor for growing up, as they confront difficult situations that require them to balance their desires for independence with the needs of the group. The experience provides opportunities for them to grow and mature, while also learning valuable life lessons about integrity and respect. This story enhances the ideas of personal growth, leadership, and friendship as the boys mature through their shared adventure.

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About the Author

William Taylor Adams, better known by his pseudonym Oliver Optic, was an American author, educator, and politician. Born on July 30, 1822, in Medway, Massachusetts, Adams made significant contributions to children's literature, particularly with his popular series of novels under the pen name Oliver Optic. His works, including All Aboard (1855) and The Casket of Diamonds (1892), often focused on themes of adventure, moral lessons, and the development of character, making them popular among young readers during the 19th century. In addition to his writing career, Adams was an active member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, serving from 1869 to 1870. His background in education and his interest in promoting moral and intellectual development in young people influenced much of his writing, which emphasized discipline, perseverance, and the importance of education. Adams continued to write prolifically throughout his life, contributing works such as Shamrock and Thistle and Our Standard-Bearer that explored themes of loyalty and patriotism. He passed away on March 27, 1897.

Edition details

• Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9370428631
• ISBN 13: 9789370428638
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 166