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Up the River

Oliver Optic 1 Episodes Jun 14, 2026

Up the River is the sixth and final book in 'The Great Western Series' by Oliver Optic. The story follows the hero's adventures along the coast of Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Mississippi River, concluding with his return to Michigan. The author presents a protagonist who learns from his mistakes and embodies noble character. Written in 1881, this work aims to inspire readers with its moral lessons.

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Up the River - Oliver Optic Jun 14, 2026 26178 Up the River is the sixth and last of "The Great Western Series." The events of the story occur on the coast of Florida, in the Gulf of Mexico, and on the Mississippi River. The volume and the series close with the return of the hero, by a route not often taken by tourists, to his home in Michigan. His voyaging on the ocean, the Great Lakes, and the Father of Waters, is finished for the present; b

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