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100 1 _aBishop, Austin
245 1 0 _aTom of the Raiders
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-02-01
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Olaf Voss and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Tom of the Raiders" by Austin Bishop is a historical novel set during the Civil War, likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the young protagonist, Tom Burns, as he enlists in the Union army and embarks on a thrilling and dangerous raid into Confederate territory, driven by a sense of adventure and familial ties. Key characters in this military plot include Tom, his cousin Corporal Herbert Brewster, and various soldiers involved in the impending raid. The opening of the book introduces Tom Burns as he arrives at a Union army camp and expresses his eagerness to enlist and join the fight. After a heartfelt reunion with his cousin Herbert, Tom learns about a secret mission to disrupt Confederate supply lines. The chapter paints a vivid picture of the Union camp, highlighting the hardships faced by the soldiers. It establishes Tom's determination to prove himself, setting the stage for his participation in a daring raid that promises to be both thrilling and perilous. As the chapters unfold, Tom's journey through danger and adventure further develops, promising readers excitement and a glimpse into a tumultuous period in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7504
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