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The Young Lieutenant Or The Adventures Of An Army Officer: A Story Of The Great Rebellion (1865) is a historical fiction book written by Oliver Optic. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the adventures of a young army officer named George Benton. Benton... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

"The Young Lieutenant" from William Taylor Adams. Pseudonym Oliver Optic, was a noted academic and author (1822-1897).

"The Young Lieutenant" from Oliver Optic. Noted academic, author, and Massachusetts state legislator (1822-1897).

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the original versions are generally quite old, there may... Read Full Overview

"I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated. "May I be permitted to inquire... Read Full Overview

The Young Lieutenant or The Adventures of An Army Officer

The Young Lieutenant; or, The Adventures of an Army Officer, stands as a beacon in the world of books, bridging the gap between past and present. Once considered among the old books, this classic work-like so many forgotten and ancient books-has shaped our understanding of culture... Read Full Overview

"The Young Lieutenant; or, The Adventures of an Army Officer" by Oliver Optic plunges readers into the heart of the American Civil War. This meticulously prepared edition of a historical text follows the experiences of a young military officer amidst the conflict.