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100	1		_aOtis, James, _d1848-1912
245	1	0	_aCommodore Barney's Young Spies : _bA Boy's Story of the Burning of the City of Washington
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2010-06-04
508			_aProduced by David Edwards, Odessa Paige Turner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"Commodore Barney's Young Spies" by James Otis is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. It tells the story of two young boys, Amos Grout and Jeremiah Sackett, who become involved in the War of 1812, particularly during the burning of Washington, D.C. The narrative focuses on their adventurous and daring exploits as they assist Commodore Joshua Barney in defending their hometown from British forces. The opening portion of the story introduces us to Amos, who reflects on the events of 1814 when he and his friend Jerry became young spies for their country. They are motivated by a sense of patriotism and personal loss, as Jerry's brother was captured by the British. As the narrative unfolds, the boys decide to embark on a mission to trade oysters with Commodore Barney, while simultaneously becoming aware of the looming threat of British forces. Their encounter with various characters, including the engaging old sailor Darius, sets the stage for their eventual involvement in significant historical events. The story is rich with themes of bravery, camaraderie, and youthful adventure amidst the backdrop of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWashington (D.C.) -- History -- Capture by the British, 1814 -- Juvenile fiction
700	1		_aDavis, J. Watson, _d1870-1959
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32678
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