The Courier of the Ozarks by Byron A. Dunn
"The Courier of the Ozarks" by Byron A. Dunn is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the American Civil War, specifically focusing on guerrilla warfare in Missouri during the year 1862. The main character, Harry Semans, is a young scout for the Union forces, tasked with delivering urgent messages while navigating the treacherous politics and violence of divided loyalties in his home
state. The opening of the book sets the stage with Harry and his loyal dog, Bruno, hiding in a thicket as they overhear a gathering of Confederate guerrilla forces plotting an attack on Fulton, Missouri. Faced with imminent danger, Harry’s mission is to warn the Union troops, showcasing his bravery and quick thinking. He sends Bruno off with a message to Colonel Shaffer, demonstrating their unique bond and the pivotal role of the dog in the war effort. The tension builds as Harry prepares for a daring ride to Fulton, emphasizing themes of loyalty, courage, and the harsh realities of a state embroiled in conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dunn, Byron A. (Byron Archibald), 1842-1926 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | De Lay, H. S. (Harold Saylor), 1876-1950 |
| Title | The Courier of the Ozarks |
| Credits |
Produced by David Garcia, Mary Meehan 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: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Missouri -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35207 |
| Release Date | Feb 7, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 456 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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