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100 1 _aKerbey, Joseph Orton,
_d-1913
245 1 4 _aThe Boy Spy :
_bA substantially true record of secret service during the war of the rebellion, a correct account of events witnessed by a soldier
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 2010-11-16
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Sharon Verougstraete, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Boy Spy" by Joseph Orton Kerbey is a narrative non-fiction account chronicling secret service operations during the War of the Rebellion, likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative recounts the experiences of a young boy who serves as a scout and spy for the Union, detailing his adventures in Confederate territory. Major J. O. Kerbey, the author, combines personal anecdotes with historical events, providing an intimate perspective on significant moments of the war, including the actions in Montgomery and Fort Pickens. The opening of the narrative introduces the author’s background, establishing his connection to adventure and spying through tales from his grandfather's experiences. It sets the stage for his youthful and reckless engagement in the political turmoil leading up to the Civil War, highlighting his initial endeavors in the secret service. In this section, Kerbey recounts his time in Montgomery, where he mingles with rebel leaders, witnesses significant events, and undertakes dangerous missions to gather intelligence about the Confederate plans, including the assault on Fort Sumter and the evolving military landscape. His youthful optimism and clever insights are evident as he navigates perilous situations, adding a layer of tension and intrigue to the unfolding historical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Secret service
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34344
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