Snug Harbor: Or the Champlain Mechanics (1888)

Snug Harbor: Or The Champlain Mechanics is a novel written by Oliver Optic and first published in 1888. The book follows the story of a group of young men who live in Snug Harbor, a small town on the shores of Lake Champlain. These young men are all mechanics who work in the local shipyards and are passionate about building and repairing boats.The story begins with the arrival of a new resident, a wealthy businessman named Mr. Sherwood, who wants to build a large yacht. The young mechanics are excited about the opportunity to work on such a prestigious project, but they soon realize that they are not skilled enough to complete the job to Mr. Sherwood's satisfaction.Determined to improve their skills, the young men embark on a journey of self-improvement, studying engineering, mathematics, and other subjects in order to become better mechanics. Along the way, they face challenges and setbacks, but they never give up on their goal.As they work on the yacht, the young men also become involved in a series of adventures and romantic entanglements. They must navigate treacherous waters, deal with jealous rivals, and overcome personal obstacles in order to achieve their dreams.Snug Harbor: Or The Champlain Mechanics is a classic tale of determination, hard work, and the power of friendship. It is a heartwarming story that will inspire readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.