Dikes and Ditches; Or, Young America in Holland and Belgium by Oliver Optic
"Dikes and Ditches; Or, Young America in Holland and Belgium" by Oliver Optic is a story of travel and adventure written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows a group of young Americans aboard an academy ship as they navigate the waters of Holland and Belgium, blending historical facts with the fictional adventures of the students. The story showcases the students' interactions with their instructors and highlights their learning experiences set
against the backdrop of their foreign explorations. At the start of the book, the crew of the Young America is facing a calm sea, but a storm is brewing on the horizon. Captain Kendall, who's also a student on board, grapples with strict disciplinary rules enforced by Professor Hamblin while managing the rising tension among the crew. As the storm hits, the captain takes decisive action to secure the ship, demonstrating both courage and leadership. Meanwhile, the professor is preoccupied with his Greek lessons, leading to conflict as Kendall prioritizes the ship's safety. This opening sets the stage for a story rich with nautical language, challenges of authority, and the realities of maritime adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Optic, Oliver, 1822-1897 |
|---|---|
| Title | Dikes and Ditches; Or, Young America in Holland and Belgium |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Americans -- Netherlands -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Americans -- Belgium -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25485 |
| Release Date | May 16, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 153 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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