Chasing an Iron Horse; Or, A Boy's Adventures in the Civil War by Edward Robins
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"Chasing an Iron Horse; Or, A Boy's Adventures in the Civil War" by Edward Robins is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the American Civil War and follows a daring and adventurous plot that revolves around a young boy named George Knight. He becomes embroiled in a dangerous mission with Union soldiers, aiming to disrupt Confederate railways and aid the Northern
cause. The opening of the novel introduces George and other Union soldiers, led by a man named Andrews, as they gather in the woods to discuss a risky plan to capture a train and burn strategic bridges in the South. The scene is set on a stormy night in Tennessee, where tension and excitement build as Andrews makes a compelling case for the mission. George, driven by the desire to join the fight and prove himself, takes a letter to Andrews and overhears the perilous details of the operation. The chapter establishes the stakes involved in their risky endeavor and introduces key characters, including the brave and resourceful George, setting up an adventure filled with suspense and determination. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Robins, Edward, 1862-1943 |
|---|---|
| Title | Chasing an Iron Horse; Or, A Boy's Adventures in the Civil War |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Railroad stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26892 |
| Release Date | Oct 12, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 342 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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