Seek and Find; or, The Adventures of a Smart Boy: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Seek and Find; or, The Adventures of a Smart Boy: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Seek and Find; or, The Adventures of a Smart Boy is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Optic, Oliver (1822–1897).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Seek and Find; or, The Adventures of a Smart Boy" by Oliver Optic is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds around the protagonist, Ernest Thornton, a resourceful and brave young boy who embarks on an adventure to help a girl named Kate Loraine, who is struggling against the tyranny of her stepmother. The narrative promises themes of morality, courage, and the quest for justice as Ernest navigates various challenges to protect Kate. The opening of the novel introduces a tense, dramatic scene where Ernest and his friend Bob are sailing when they hear a girl screaming for help. They soon discover that Kate has jumped into the lake to escape her stepmother, Mrs. Loraine. Ernest successfully rescues her, and they engage in a conversation that reveals her troubled home life, filled with cruelty and control. As the story progresses, Ernest learns about Kate's desire to escape her oppressive situation and begins to formulate a plan to help her find her uncle in New York City, resulting in a captivating mix of adventure and intrigue.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Seek and Find; or, The Adventures of a Smart Boy
- Author credits: Optic, Oliver (1822–1897)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Children -- Conduct of life -- Fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Inheritance and succession -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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