Square and Compasses; Or, Building the House

"Square and Compasses; Or, Building the House" by Oliver Optic is a novel from the late 19th century, specifically targeting a young audience. This book is part of "The Boat-Builder Series" and continues to follow the adventures of students at the Beech Hill Industrial School, in...

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Main Author: Optic, Oliver, 1822-1897
Other Authors: Sheppard, William Ludwell, 1833-1912
Format: eBook
Published: Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016
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Online Access:https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52351
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