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A millionaire at sixteen

By Oliver Optic
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A resourceful sixteen-year-old heir uses an unexpected fortune to buy a steam yacht and pursue his missing mother. He confronts rivals, conspiracies among shipboard acquaintances, and the practical limits imposed by his trustee, learns nautical leadership, and follows a trail of stolen vessels and a phantom steamer across the ocean. The voyage includes prize confrontations, a wreck on a reef, desertion on a sandbank, and daring rescues. Through seamanship, loyal friends, and moral steadiness he overcomes treachery, recovers his family, and grows into responsible control of his wealth.

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Oliver Optic

Oliver Optic was the pen name of William Taylor Adams, an American author known for his prolific contributions to children's literature in the 19th century. He wrote over 80 books, many of which are adventure tales aimed at young readers, emphasizing themes of courage, friendship, and moral integrity. His notable works include "A Lieutenant at Eighteen" and "Across India; Or, Live Boys in the Far East," which reflect his ability to engage and inspire youth through storytelling. Optic's narratives often feature boys embarking on exciting journeys, making him a significant figure in the genre of boys' adventure fiction.

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