02755cam a22003613u 4500 75553 UtSlPG 20260610134740.0 m cr n 260607r20251891utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 11010501 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Page, Thomas Nelson, 1853-1922 Among the camps Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-03-08 A captured Santa Claus -- Kittykin, and the part she played in the war -- "Nancy Pansy" -- "Jack and Jake." David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Among the Camps: Young People's Stories of the War" by Thomas Nelson Page is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book aims to depict the impact of the Civil War on children and families, particularly focusing on their experiences and emotional struggles during this tumultuous time. Through a series of narrative tales, it presents young characters navigating the realities of war with a blend of innocence and resilience. At the start of the book, the story sets a nostalgic yet somber tone as it depicts a Christmas morning in 1863 at Holly Hill. The children are excitedly awaiting Santa Claus, but the specter of the ongoing war dampens their holiday spirit as the presents are meager and self-made. Mrs. Stafford, their mother, tries to keep the spirit of Christmas alive despite their father's absence and the hardships they face. Meanwhile, Major Stafford, characterized by his deep love for his children, is shown on the battlefield, contemplating his children's desires for Christmas gifts, which he vows to fulfill despite the war's dangers. The beginning highlights the contrasts between the innocent joys of childhood and the harsh realities of war, setting the stage for internal and external conflicts that will reveal the characters' bravery and growth throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York, NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1891 Children's stories, American United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Juvenile fiction Rogers, W. A. (William Allen), 1854-1931 Sheppard, William Ludwell, 1833-1912 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75553 116278 116278