Down the Rhine; Or, Young America in Germany by Oliver Optic

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Author Optic, Oliver, 1822-1897
Title Down the Rhine; Or, Young America in Germany
Note Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Down the Rhine; Or, Young America in Germany" by Oliver Optic is a fictional tale that was written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows a group of young students on a grand adventure as they embark on a journey through various European destinations, particularly focusing on Germany and the picturesque Rhine River. As the sixth installment in the "Young America Abroad" series, the story intertwines themes of camaraderie, rebellion, and growth among the characters, particularly the students of the Academy Squadron. At the start of the book, a sense of chaos unfolds aboard the ship Young America, where the crew faces confusion and mutiny. The students are just returning from an excursion, and tensions arise among those unhappy about missed opportunities to explore Paris and Switzerland. The narrative introduces Captain Shuffles, newly appointed and facing opposition from a faction of the crew, particularly the runaways who plot a rebellion against him. This opening sets the stage for the adventures and dynamics of responsibility, authority, and teenage exuberance that are likely to play a significant role throughout their journey down the Rhine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Americans -- Germany -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 24124
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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