In School and Out; or, The Conquest of Richard Grant.: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
In School and Out; or, The Conquest of Richard Grant.: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
In School and Out; or, The Conquest of Richard Grant. is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Optic, Oliver (1822–1897).
Catalogue synopsis
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"In School and Out; or, The Conquest of Richard Grant" by Oliver Optic is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around Richard Grant, a young boy from a wealthy family who finds himself frequently in trouble due to a penchant for mischief and adventure. The book explores his journey of personal growth as he navigates the consequences of his reckless actions and the moral lessons he learns from them. The opening of the story introduces Richard and his friend Sandy Brimblecom as they embark on a daring escapade, breaking into a garden to steal watermelons. Their adventure quickly spirals into chaos when they are caught by the irate owner, "Old Batterbones." The narrative sets the stage for Richard's character—impulsive, adventurous, yet morally conflicted—as he grapples with the consequences of his actions in what is already a series of reckless scrapes. This portion effectively foreshadows Richard's deeper struggles with his character and the need for redemption that will unfold as the story progresses.
Book and edition facts
- Title: In School and Out; or, The Conquest of Richard Grant.
- Author credits: Optic, Oliver (1822–1897)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
- Military education -- Fiction
- Rowing -- Juvenile fiction
- Sports -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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