02169cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000019001122450023001312640051001543000047002053360026002523370026002783380036003045000031003405080090003715201229004615340045016906530073017358560042018089990017018507504UtSlPG20260610133208.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aBishop, Austin10aTom of the Raiders 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-02-01  aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Olaf Voss and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Tom of the Raiders" by Austin Bishop is a historical novel set during the Civil War, likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the young protagonist, Tom Burns, as he enlists in the Union army and embarks on a thrilling and dangerous raid into Confederate territory, driven by a sense of adventure and familial ties. Key characters in this military plot include Tom, his cousin Corporal Herbert Brewster, and various soldiers involved in the impending raid.  The opening of the book introduces Tom Burns as he arrives at a Union army camp and expresses his eagerness to enlist and join the fight. After a heartfelt reunion with his cousin Herbert, Tom learns about a secret mission to disrupt Confederate supply lines. The chapter paints a vivid picture of the Union camp, highlighting the hardships faced by the soldiers. It establishes Tom's determination to prove himself, setting the stage for his participation in a daring raid that promises to be both thrilling and perilous. As the chapters unfold, Tom's journey through danger and adventure further develops, promising readers excitement and a glimpse into a tumultuous period in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7504  c49495d49495