| Author |
Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899 |
| Title |
Frank's Campaign; Or, The Farm and the Camp
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Charles Keller, the Clift family and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Frank's Campaign; Or, The Farm and the Camp" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers on young Frank Frost, a spirited boy determined to contribute to his country during the Civil War, while also managing his family's farm in his father's absence. The narrative explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and personal growth against the backdrop of wartime America. The beginning of the book introduces readers to the town of Rossville, where a war meeting is convened to discuss local enlistments for the Civil War. Frank becomes a key character as he aspires to both support his family and serve his country while his father considers enlisting. Rich in character interactions, the opening supplies insight into community dynamics, discussions surrounding duty and patriotism, and the various personalities that populate Rossville, including rivals and friendships that will shape Frank's journey. As the plot unfolds, the story promises to depict Frank's struggles and triumphs as he navigates the complexities of adolescence amidst the challenges posed by war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Farm life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1573 |
| Release Date |
Dec 1, 1998 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jul 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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