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100	1		_aWhite, Annie Randall
245	1	4	_aThe Blue and the Gray; Or, The Civil War as Seen by a Boy : _bA Story of Patriotism and Adventure in Our War for the Union
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2014-04-14
508			_aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520			_a"The Blue and the Gray; Or, The Civil War as Seen by a Boy" by Annie Randall White is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows a young boy named Ralph as he navigates the confusing and turbulent landscape of the American Civil War, his journey marked by conflict, patriotism, and personal sacrifice. The narrative is particularly noteworthy for its unique perspective, as it is told through the eyes of a child who grapples with the complexities of loyalty and duty amidst the backdrop of war. The opening of the novel introduces the pre-war tension as Ralph witnesses the early days of the Civil War in 1861. We learn about his internal struggles with the decision to enlist, despite his Southern heritage and a loving mother who is torn between her loyalty to her roots and her son’s patriotic fervor. Ralph's enlistment marks the beginning of his journey into the Union army, where he experiences both the camaraderie of camp life and the harsh realities of battle. As the story unfolds, it delves into the boy's transformative experiences, capturing the innocence of youth amidst the tragic enormity of war. The narrative sets the stage for Ralph’s growth as he confronts fears, challenges, and the harrowing consequences of conflict, offering readers a poignant glimpse of how war impacts those who live through it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
700	1		_aBeard, Frank, _d1842-1905
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45382
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