02271cam a22003133u 4500 35207 UtSlPG 20260610133814.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Dunn, Byron A. (Byron Archibald), 1842-1926 The Courier of the Ozarks Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-02-07 Produced by David Garcia, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library) "The Courier of the Ozarks" by Byron A. Dunn is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the American Civil War, specifically focusing on guerrilla warfare in Missouri during the year 1862. The main character, Harry Semans, is a young scout for the Union forces, tasked with delivering urgent messages while navigating the treacherous politics and violence of divided loyalties in his home state. The opening of the book sets the stage with Harry and his loyal dog, Bruno, hiding in a thicket as they overhear a gathering of Confederate guerrilla forces plotting an attack on Fulton, Missouri. Faced with imminent danger, Harry’s mission is to warn the Union troops, showcasing his bravery and quick thinking. He sends Bruno off with a message to Colonel Shaffer, demonstrating their unique bond and the pivotal role of the dog in the war effort. The tension builds as Harry prepares for a daring ride to Fulton, emphasizing themes of loyalty, courage, and the harsh realities of a state embroiled in conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Missouri -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Juvenile fiction De Lay, H. S. (Harold Saylor), 1876-1950 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35207 76052 76052