Plane and Plank; or, The Mishaps of a Mechanic by Oliver Optic
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Optic, Oliver, 1822-1897 |
|---|---|
| Engraver | Kilburn, Samuel Smith, 1831-1903 |
| Illustrator | Herrick, Henry Walker, 1824-1906 |
| Title | Plane and Plank; or, The Mishaps of a Mechanic |
| Credits |
Produced by Curtis Weyant, Sue Fleming and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Temperance -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Prayer -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Carpentry -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44950 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-44950-0 |
| Release Date | Feb 17, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 581 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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