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""Desk and Debit: Or The Catastrophes of a Clerk"" is a novel written by Oliver Optic and first published in 1899. The book follows the story of a young clerk named Harry West, who is employed at a bank in a small New England town. Harry is a hardworking and ambitious young man... Read Full Overview

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

"Desk and Debit" 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

William Taylor Adams (July 30, 1822 - March 27, 1897), pseudonym Oliver Optic, was a noted academic, author, and a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Adams first began to write at the age of 28, and his first book, Hatchie, the Guardian Slave (1853), was published... Read Full Overview

A brisk, hopeful voyage through a clerk's misadventures. Desk and Debit Or, The Catastrophes Of A Clerk offers young readers a lively window into nineteenth century america, where a clerk's daily routine becomes a stage for adventure, character, and growth. In Oliver Optic's... Read Full Overview

Reprint of the original, first published in 1871. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that... Read Full Overview

Reprint of the original, first published in 1871. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that... Read Full Overview

"I must go to Chicago, father," said I, one evening, after we had been discussing our domestic relations with more than usual earnestness. "Why go to Chicago, Philip? What put that idea into your head?" replied my father, with a kind of deprecatory smile. "I don't feel as though... Read Full Overview

Desk and Debit; or, The Catastrophes of A Clerk

"Desk and Debit: Or, The Catastrophes of a Clerk" by Oliver Optic is an enthralling adventure novel that delves into the intricate world of financial fiction, offering readers a glimpse into the tumultuous life of a clerk. Optic's narrative skillfully navigates the clerk's professional... Read Full Overview

"Desk and Debit: or, The Catastrophes of a Clerk" by Oliver Optic is a compelling juvenile fiction exploring themes of fraud and dishonesty in the life of a young clerk. This engaging adventure story, carefully prepared for print republication, delves into the challenges faced... Read Full Overview