The Woodville Stories
by Oliver Optic (William T. Adams)
Published by Lee and Shepard
1. Rich and Humble; or, The Mission of Bertha Grant | (Copyright 1863) |
2. In School and Out; or, The Conquest of Richard Grant | (Copyright 1863) |
3. Watch and Wait; or, The Young Fugitives | (Copyright 1864/ title page 1865) |
4. Work and Win; or, Noddy Newman on a Cruise | (Copyright 1865) |
5. Hope and Have; or, Fanny Grant Among the Indians | (Copyright 1866) |
6. Haste and Waste; or, The Young Pilot of Lake Champlain | (Copyright 1866/ title page 1867) |
Format 1 (All the first editions)
Cloth. Green. Blindstamped. Gilt lettering and decoration on the
spine. Several full page illustrations. 6.75" x 4.5".
This format was published until about 1882.
Format 2.
Cloth. Multiple colors seen. Gilt title on the cover and the
spine. Cover has a portrait of Optic with his signature. Several full
page illustrations. 7" x 5".
This format was published until about 1896.