Field and Forest by Oliver Optic
Field and Forest follows a young boy raised by a squatter as he embarks on thrilling adventures that involve horse theft, encounters with Native Americans, and unraveling family mysteries, ultimately leading him to a journey of self-discovery. Through these experiences, he navigates the complexities of identity and belonging in a changing world.
By Oliver Optic · First published 1863 · Genre: Adventure, Young Adult, Nature Writing · 26 chapters · 62,191 words
First lines
"Hollo, Phil!"
That was the name to which I answered, especially when it was spoken as decidedly as on the present occasion.
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Field and Forest is listed on Textopian as a novel by Oliver Optic, dated 1863 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Oliver Optic
- Date: 1863 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Young Adult, Nature Writing, Fiction, Coming-of-Age
- Length: 62,191 words
- Structure: 26 chapters, 1,505 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The book features exploration and outdoor experiences in natural settings.
- Young Adult — The themes and characters are geared towards a younger audience, focusing on growth and discovery.
- Nature Writing — The narrative emphasizes the beauty and intricacies of the natural world.
- Fiction — The story is a work of fiction, presenting imaginative scenarios and characters.
Tags
Adventure · Coming-of-age · Family · Friendship · Growing-up · Literary-fiction · Mentorship · Nature · Novel · Realism · Relationships · Self-discovery
Contents
- In which Phil Comes Home with Plenty of Fish
- In which Phil Finds the Camp of the Indians
- In which Phil Takes Good Care of the Horses
- In which Phil Loses an Old and Valued Friend
- In which Phil Follows Kit Cruncher
- In which Phil Assists in the Building of a Block House
- In which Phil and his Friends Guard the Castle
- In which Phil Sees the First Young Lady he Ever Saw
- In which Phil has a Visitor at the Castle
- In which Phil Visits Paradise, and Fires at an Indian
- In which Phil Engages in the Pursuit of the Indians
- In which Phil Takes Deliberate Aim at One of the Captors of Ella
- In which Phil and his Companion Arrive at the Cabin of Kit Cruncher
- In which Phil Rows the Barge up the Big Fish River
- In which Phil and his Companions Start for the Castle
- In which Phil Arrives at the Castle
- In which Phil Conducts the Soldiers to the Line of Defence
- In which Phil Fights the Indians on the Island
- In which Phil Conducts the Raft to the Landing, and Morgan Fires the Big Gun
- In which Phil Witnesses the Opening of the Battle with the Indians
- In which Phil Sees the Conclusion of the War
- In which Phil Undertakes a Heavy Job
- In which Phil's Reconstruction Plan is Fully Set Forth
- In which Phil and his Friends Examine the Contents of the Chest
- In which Phil Attends to the Affairs of the Farm
- In which Phil, with his Fortune as a Farmer, Bids Farewell to Field and Forest