William T Adams. (pseudonyme, Oliver Optic), an American writer of juvenile books, born in Med way, Mass., July 30, 1822. He was for many years a public school teacher in Boston, and now edits "Oliver Optic's Magazine for Boys and Girls." His principal works are "The Boat Club," "Woodville," "Army and Navy," "Young America Abroad," "Starry Flag," and "Lake Shore" series of stories, the " Riverdale Story Books," and "In Doors and Out," a volume of domestic tales.