02414cam a22003133u 4500 44132 UtSlPG 20260610134019.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 19015575 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Mason, Alfred Bishop, 1851-1933 Tom Strong, Lincoln's Scout : A Story of the United States in the Times That Tried Men's Souls Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-11-08 Produced by Matthias Grammel, Greg Bergquist 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.) "Tom Strong, Lincoln's Scout" by Alfred Bishop Mason is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores the adventures of Tom Strong and his father during pivotal moments in American history, particularly focusing on their experiences during the Civil War. Central to the narrative is the character of Tom Strong, who finds himself embroiled in significant historical events and encounters with notable figures of the time, including John Brown and President Abraham Lincoln. The opening of the book introduces Tom and his father, Thomas Strong, as they journey through Western Maryland in search of land to buy. Their path leads them to an unexpected encounter with armed men, revealing a deeper historical backdrop involving John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry. The tension builds as they are taken captive by John Brown and his followers, who are planning a violent insurrection against slavery. The narrative combines elements of adventure and historical drama, immersing readers in the complexities and moral dilemmas of the period, setting the stage for Tom's remarkable journey as a scout during a tumultuous time in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44132 84971 84971