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Title: The Soldier Boy; or, Tom Somers in the Army: A Story of the Great Rebellion

Note: Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Bill Tozier, Barbara Tozier and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.

Summary: "The Soldier Boy; or, Tom Somers in the Army: A Story of the Great Rebellion" by Oliver Optic is a historical novel written during the mid-19th century, set amidst the American Civil War. The narrative follows young Tom Somers, a sixteen-year-old boy filled with patriotic fervor, as he aspires to join the Union Army in response to the escalating conflict after the attack on Fort Sumter. The preface indicates that the story is a mix of personal adventure and a reflection on patriotism, depicting not only Tom's youthful enthusiasm but also the broader sentiments and societal implications of the time. The opening of the book introduces Tom Somers as he reacts to the news of the Fort Sumter surrender, which incites a passionate desire to enlist in the military. This eagerness quickly leads to a confrontation with a young neighbor, Fred Pemberton, who expresses treasonous views siding with the South. The intense dialogue illustrates the dividing sentiments present in their town of Pinchbrook, while Tom’s fervor culminates in physical altercations, drawing the attention of local citizens. Through a series of stirring family discussions and the eventual decision to enlist, both Tom's character and the context of the era are vividly painted, establishing the emotional stakes as he prepares to leave home for war, reflecting the tension of a nation divided. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Optic, Oliver, 1822-1897

EBook No.: 14595

Published: Jan 4, 2005

Downloads: 81

Language: English

Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The Soldier Boy; or, Tom Somers in the Army: A Story of the Great Rebellion

Note: Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Bill Tozier, Barbara Tozier and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.

Summary: "The Soldier Boy; or, Tom Somers in the Army: A Story of the Great Rebellion" by Oliver Optic is a historical novel written during the mid-19th century, set amidst the American Civil War. The narrative follows young Tom Somers, a sixteen-year-old boy filled with patriotic fervor, as he aspires to join the Union Army in response to the escalating conflict after the attack on Fort Sumter. The preface indicates that the story is a mix of personal adventure and a reflection on patriotism, depicting not only Tom's youthful enthusiasm but also the broader sentiments and societal implications of the time. The opening of the book introduces Tom Somers as he reacts to the news of the Fort Sumter surrender, which incites a passionate desire to enlist in the military. This eagerness quickly leads to a confrontation with a young neighbor, Fred Pemberton, who expresses treasonous views siding with the South. The intense dialogue illustrates the dividing sentiments present in their town of Pinchbrook, while Tom’s fervor culminates in physical altercations, drawing the attention of local citizens. Through a series of stirring family discussions and the eventual decision to enlist, both Tom's character and the context of the era are vividly painted, establishing the emotional stakes as he prepares to leave home for war, reflecting the tension of a nation divided. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Optic, Oliver, 1822-1897

EBook No.: 14595

Published: Jan 4, 2005

Downloads: 81

Language: English

Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.