02066cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324500240014626400510017030000470022133600260026833700260029433800360032050000310035650800890038752011060047653400450158265300770162785600430170499900170174712808UtSlPG20260610133314.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aCastlemon, Harry,d1842-191510aFrank on a Gun-Boat 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-07-03  aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Carla Kruger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Frank on a Gun-Boat" by Harry Castlemon is a novel written during the late 19th century that captures the spirit of the American Civil War. The story follows the youthful character Frank Nelson, who is inspired by the conflict and eager to serve his country. As he navigates through his initial experiences in the navy, the book intertwines themes of bravery, camaraderie, and the hardships of wartime life.  The beginning of the book introduces Frank as he discusses the war with his family, revealing his strong desire to enlist. His conversation with his mother reflects both his ambition and the emotional conflict of leaving home. After receiving his mother's consent, Frank makes preparations to join the navy. The narrative quickly transitions into his adventures at sea, emphasizing his interactions with fellow sailors while detailing the challenges he faces as a newcomer in the war. Throughout this opening section, there is a blend of humor and tension, showcasing both Frank's naivete and his growth in the face of danger and responsibility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMississippi River -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12808  c54202d54202