The Boat Club; or, The Bunkers of Rippleton

"The Boat Club; or, The Bunkers of Rippleton" by Oliver Optic is a novel written in the late 19th century. Targeted primarily at young readers, the narrative centers around themes of friendship, moral decisions, and the joys of outdoor adventures. The story particularly follows Frank Sedle...

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Main Author: Optic, Oliver, 1822-1897
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Published: Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008
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