02853cam a22004093u 4500 54049 UtSlPG 20260610134239.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Castlemon, Harry, 1842-1915 Sailor Jack, the Trader Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-01-24 Produced by KD Weeks, 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) "Sailor Jack, the Trader" by Harry Castlemon is a novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, it follows Captain Tom Randolph, a conscripted soldier who grapples with the harsh realities of military life while managing the consequences of his family's plantation and his own aspirations. The narrative delves into themes of loyalty, conflict, and the personal struggles faced by individuals during a tumultuous period in American history. The opening of "Sailor Jack, the Trader" introduces readers to Tom Randolph and his recent conscription into the Confederate army, highlighting his initial shock and reluctance. As he faces military authority and the abandonment of comforts, Tom conveys a mix of fear and indignation, particularly regarding the treatment he and his fellow soldiers receive. The arrival of a conscript officer sets the stage for Tom’s struggles within the camp, punctuated by his mother’s distress over his impending departure. As the narrative progresses, Tom's position leads him to contemplate not only survival in a military context but also the complexities of familial loyalty amidst the challenges of war, establishing a gripping start to what promises to be a complex tale of personal and social upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Adventure stories Sailors -- Juvenile fiction United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Juvenile fiction Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Soldiers -- Juvenile fiction Theft -- Juvenile fiction Prisoners -- Juvenile fiction Confederate States of America -- Juvenile fiction White, George G. (George Gorgas), -1898 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54049 94883 94883