Captain Sam: The Boy Scouts of 1814 by George Cary Eggleston

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Author Eggleston, George Cary, 1839-1911
Title Captain Sam: The Boy Scouts of 1814
Credits E-text prepared by David Edwards, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Captain Sam: The Boy Scouts of 1814" by George Cary Eggleston is a historical fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around a young boy named Sam Hardwicke, who takes on the role of captain as he and his friends embark on a journey during the tumultuous times of the War of 1812. The story explores themes of leadership, bravery, and camaraderie among the boys as they navigate the challenges of their expedition. The opening of the novel introduces us to Sam Hardwicke and his troop of young scouts as they camp near the Alabama river in the autumn of 1814. Tensions arise when a boy named Jake Elliott attempts to mutiny against Sam's leadership, but Sam swiftly asserts his authority, reminding the boys of their purpose as soldiers. The narrative sets the stage for character dynamics, with Sam’s leadership qualities and Jake’s cowardice taking center stage. The boys are depicted as lively and spirited, showcasing their youthful energy and the formative experiences that will shape their characters as they face their mission ahead. The chapter ends with hints of deeper conflicts and challenges to come, engaging the reader to follow their adventures further. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 18622
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Most Recently Updated Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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