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Author Optic, Oliver, 1822-1897
Title Fighting Joe; Or, The Fortunes of a Staff Officer. A Story of the Great Rebellion
Note Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Fighting Joe; Or, The Fortunes of a Staff Officer. A Story of the Great Rebellion" by Oliver Optic is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The book follows Captain Thomas Somers, a staff officer in the Union Army, during the tumultuous period of the American Civil War, highlighting his adventures and encounters in the field. The novel not only focuses on action and conflict but also emphasizes themes of loyalty, patriotism, and moral courage, embodying the spirit of the soldiers of that era. The opening of the narrative introduces Captain Thomas Somers as he navigates his way through uncertain territory while on a mission for the Army of the Potomac. Accompanied by his colored servant Alick, Somers experiences a mix of anxiety and duty as he prepares for potential skirmishes with Confederate forces. Their journey leads them to an encounter with two fellow officers, which quickly escalates into an unexpected confrontation with a group of guerillas. This initial clash highlights Somers's bravery and resourcefulness, setting the tone for his character and the challenges he will face throughout the book. The opening portion establishes a sense of urgency and foreshadows the intense military engagements that will define Somers's experiences as a staff officer. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject War stories
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Patriotism -- Juvenile fiction
Subject United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Soldiers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Armies -- Officers -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 59429
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Most Recently Updated Jun 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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