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100 1 _aCastlemon, Harry,
_d1842-1915
245 1 0 _aFrank Before Vicksburg :
_bThe Gun-Boat Series
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-02-15
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"Frank Before Vicksburg" by Harry Castlemon is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. It follows the adventures of Frank Nelson, a young naturalist and soldier during the Civil War, as he navigates both the dangers of military duty and the joys of returning home. The story is set against the backdrop of the Union's military campaigns, particularly focusing on the events around Vicksburg, highlighting the trials and tribulations faced by soldiers. The opening of the book introduces Frank as he returns home safely after a tumultuous period of service, reflecting on the sacrifices made and the pain endured by his family during his absence. Frank's reunion with his mother and sister is bittersweet, showcasing the joy of homecoming and the lingering sorrow from losses faced during wartime. As he shares stories from his adventures, including his capture and narrow escapes, the narrative sets the tone for the blend of excitement and challenges that define his character. His interactions with fellow soldiers, especially his friend Harry who is wrestling with his own brother's fate as a prisoner, underscore the emotional weight of the conflict and the camaraderie among those affected by it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWar stories
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSailors -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aYouth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aVicksburg (Miss.) -- History -- Siege, 1863 -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aYouth and death -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aNaval battles -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aGunboats -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42099
999 _c82938
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