Half Round The World

Half Round The World: Or Among The Uncivilized is a novel written by Oliver Optic in 1896. The story follows the adventures of a group of young travelers as they journey around the world, encountering different cultures and experiencing thrilling adventures along the way. The main characters include Harry Vane, a wealthy young man who is eager to explore the world; Archie Winters, his best friend and traveling companion; and Nellie Conner, a young woman who joins the group later on. The travelers set out from San Francisco on a steamship, and their journey takes them to various locations including Japan, China, India, and Egypt. Along the way, they encounter dangerous situations such as a shipwreck, a tiger attack, and a run-in with pirates. They also witness different customs and traditions, and learn about the history and culture of the places they visit. As they travel, the characters also develop romantic relationships with each other. Harry falls in love with Nellie, while Archie begins to develop feelings for a Japanese woman named Yumiko. The novel is written in a style that is both informative and entertaining, with vivid descriptions of the exotic locations and thrilling action sequences. It also touches on themes of friendship, love, and cultural understanding. Overall, Half Round The World: Or Among The Uncivilized is a classic adventure story that takes readers on a thrilling journey around the world.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.