Oliver Optic

Oliver Optic was the pen name of William Taylor Adams, an American author of books for children and young adults. Adams was born in Medway, Massachusetts, and graduated from Harvard University in 1845. He taught school for several years before becoming a full-time writer. He wrote more than 100 books, including the popular Boat Club, Woodville, and Starry Flag series. His books were known for their moral lessons and were widely read in the late 19th century. Adams also wrote under the pen names of Warren T. Ashton, Edward... AI Generated Content