All Aboard; or, Life on the Lake
by Oliver Optic (1822–1897)
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- 3 hours to read
- 22 chapters
- Reading level: 6th grade
"All Aboard; or, Life on the Lake" by Oliver Optic is a fictional novel likely written in the mid-19th century. This book serves as a sequel to "The Boat Club," continuing the adventures of the boys at Wood Lake, now focusing on Charles Hardy rather than Tony Weston, the central figure from the previous story. The narrative is centered around the importance of good morals and character development through the experiences of youth involved in boating and club activities. The opening of the book sets the stage for a new season at Wood Lake, emphasizing the organization and dynamics of the boys' club. Frank Sedley, the protagonist, becomes the coxswain and is faced with the challenges of leadership, especially concerning the inclusion of a new member, Tim Bunker, who has a troubled past. As the club prepares for the season, Frank introduces a sense of responsibility and teamwork among his peers while navigating the lessons of friendship, competition, and integrity, setting a tone of camaraderie and the significance of moral choices throughout the boys' adventures on the lake.
- Conduct of life
- Boys · Conduct of life
- Truthfulness and falsehood
- Boats and boating
- Rowing clubs
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Chapter II
THE NEW MEMBER.
"Order!" said Frank Sedley, as he seated himself in the arm-chair, at the head of the table in the club room.
At a meeting the preceding week, Frank had again been chosen coxswain of the club for the first official term. This had been done, not only in compliment to the noble boy to whose father the members were indebted for the privileges they enjoyed, but in anticipation of an exciting time on the lake, in a proposed race with the Butterfly. Frank was acknowledged to be the most skilful boatman among them, and under his direction they expected to accomplish all that they and the Zephyr could possibly attain. They had already learned that mere muscle was not all that was required to insure their success. Skill, forethought, and the ability to take advantage of favoring circumstances, were discovered to be even more desirable than great power.
"Order!" repeated Frank, rapping smartly on the table.
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This free edition of All Aboard; or, Life on the Lake by Oliver Optic comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #15002, released 2005-02-09. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Children & Young Adult Reading, Adventure, Novels, American Literature.
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