Fighting for the Right by Oliver Optic
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"Fighting for the Right" by Oliver Optic is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. This captivating story is set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, focusing on the themes of duty, honor, and patriotism. The protagonist, Lieutenant Christy Passford, is determined to fight for the Union and is depicted as a character of high moral standing, bravery, and dedication to his cause. The opening of the
narrative introduces us to Christy Passford as he has recently recovered from wounds sustained during a naval engagement. His father, Captain Horatio Passford, expresses concern over Christy’s readiness to rejoin duty. Their conversation reveals Christy’s eagerness to return to action, and he is reassured by his father’s acknowledgment of his past bravery. As the plot unfolds, we learn about a special mission involving a suspicious ship, the Ionian, suspected of carrying contraband to the Confederates, setting the stage for an adventurous pursuit that will challenge both Christy's resolve and skills. The narrative intricately weaves elements of both familial bonds and the larger patriotic duties that lie ahead for its characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Optic, Oliver, 1822-1897 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Shute, A. B. (Augustus Burnham), 1851-1906 |
| Title | Fighting for the Right |
| Series Title | Blue and the Gray--Afloat, book 5 |
| Credits |
Produced by Louise Hope, David Garcia, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18803 |
| Release Date | Jul 10, 2006 |
| Last Update | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 431 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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