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LoC No.: 11010501
Title: Among the camps : or, Young people's stories of the war
Original Publication: New York, NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1891.
Note: Reading ease score: 87.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: A captured Santa Claus -- Kittykin, and the part she played in the war -- "Nancy Pansy" -- "Jack and Jake."
Credits: David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Among the Camps: Young People's Stories of the War" by Thomas Nelson Page is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book aims to depict the impact of the Civil War on children and families, particularly focusing on their experiences and emotional struggles during this tumultuous time. Through a series of narrative tales, it presents young characters navigating the realities of war with a blend of innocence and resilience. At the start of the book, the story sets a nostalgic yet somber tone as it depicts a Christmas morning in 1863 at Holly Hill. The children are excitedly awaiting Santa Claus, but the specter of the ongoing war dampens their holiday spirit as the presents are meager and self-made. Mrs. Stafford, their mother, tries to keep the spirit of Christmas alive despite their father's absence and the hardships they face. Meanwhile, Major Stafford, characterized by his deep love for his children, is shown on the battlefield, contemplating his children's desires for Christmas gifts, which he vows to fulfill despite the war's dangers. The beginning highlights the contrasts between the innocent joys of childhood and the harsh realities of war, setting the stage for internal and external conflicts that will reveal the characters' bravery and growth throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Page, Thomas Nelson, 1853-1922
Illustrator: Rogers, W. A. (William Allen), 1854-1931
Illustrator: Sheppard, William Ludwell, 1833-1912
EBook No.: 75553
Published: Mar 8, 2025
Downloads: 436
Language: English
Subject: Children's stories, American
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.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 11010501
Title: Among the camps : or, Young people's stories of the war
Original Publication: New York, NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1891.
Note: Reading ease score: 87.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: A captured Santa Claus -- Kittykin, and the part she played in the war -- "Nancy Pansy" -- "Jack and Jake."
Credits: David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Among the Camps: Young People's Stories of the War" by Thomas Nelson Page is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book aims to depict the impact of the Civil War on children and families, particularly focusing on their experiences and emotional struggles during this tumultuous time. Through a series of narrative tales, it presents young characters navigating the realities of war with a blend of innocence and resilience. At the start of the book, the story sets a nostalgic yet somber tone as it depicts a Christmas morning in 1863 at Holly Hill. The children are excitedly awaiting Santa Claus, but the specter of the ongoing war dampens their holiday spirit as the presents are meager and self-made. Mrs. Stafford, their mother, tries to keep the spirit of Christmas alive despite their father's absence and the hardships they face. Meanwhile, Major Stafford, characterized by his deep love for his children, is shown on the battlefield, contemplating his children's desires for Christmas gifts, which he vows to fulfill despite the war's dangers. The beginning highlights the contrasts between the innocent joys of childhood and the harsh realities of war, setting the stage for internal and external conflicts that will reveal the characters' bravery and growth throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Page, Thomas Nelson, 1853-1922
Illustrator: Rogers, W. A. (William Allen), 1854-1931
Illustrator: Sheppard, William Ludwell, 1833-1912
EBook No.: 75553
Published: Mar 8, 2025
Downloads: 436
Language: English
Subject: Children's stories, American
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.