A Harris, Joel Chandler 1848-1908 creator Gibbs, George 1870-1942 text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A Little Union Scout" by Joel Chandler Harris is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, the story revolves around young characters who navigate the complexities of war and loyalty. The main character, Captain Frank Leroy, a Union scout, is initially a subject of curiosity as his exploits are recounted by another character, likely inviting readers to explore themes of bravery, conflict, and the personal connections forged in tumultuous times. At the start of the narrative, a young lady recently returned from college discovers an old scrapbook filled with newspaper clippings about Captain Frank Leroy, a Union scout, sparking her curiosity about his adventures. The protagonist then recounts the events of his war experiences, recalling how he and his friend Harry Herndon set out to join General Forrest and find their way into the midst of battle. The opening sets up a story filled with the excitement of military exploits, personal relationships, and the excitement and danger of the Civil War, showcasing encounters with both comrades and foes, and touches upon the emotional toll of such conflicts, foreshadowing deeper narratives to be explored throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-12-15 Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Juvenile fiction Soldiers -- Juvenile fiction African Americans -- Juvenile fiction PZ PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23871 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23871 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133540.0 23871