02789cam a22003613u 4500 75968 UtSlPG 20260610134746.0 m cr n 260607r20251911utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Otis, James, 1848-1912 The Minute Boys of Philadelphia 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 2025-04-27 Aaron Adrignola, 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) "The Minute Boys of Philadelphia" by James Otis is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers on a group of patriotic boys living in British-occupied Philadelphia during the American Revolution. The main characters, including Richard Salter, Jeremy Hapgood, and Chris Ludwig, find themselves caught up in acts of covert resistance and adventure, using their youthful ingenuity to aid the revolutionary cause. The novel likely explores themes of loyalty, bravery, and coming of age amidst the dangers of war. The opening of the book sets the scene in Philadelphia under British occupation, with the narrator, Richard Salter, recounting how he and his friend Jeremy get pulled into aiding a spy, Josiah Dingley, who is fleeing British officers. Through quick thinking and courage, the boys help Dingley hide, and with the assistance of their friend Chris, plot to smuggle the spy out of the city by boat. The boys then form plans to organize themselves as "Minute Boys" to support the American cause, facing immediate danger from both British soldiers and local Tory sympathizers. This beginning vividly introduces the perilous atmosphere, the characters' resourcefulness, and the spirit of youthful determination that drives the narrative forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Boston: Dana Estes & Company, 1911 Boys -- Juvenile fiction United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile fiction Philadelphia (Pa.) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile fiction Pennsylvania -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns -- Juvenile fiction Bridgman, L. J. (Lewis Jesse), 1857-1931 https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uva.x030796563&view=1up&seq=11 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75968 116693 116693