The Three Scouts (1864)

von John Townsend Trowbridge

390 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Three Scouts is a novel written by John Townsend Trowbridge, first published in 1864. The story follows three young boys, Tom, Ned, and Joe, who are passionate about the Civil War and eager to join the Union army. However, they are deemed too young to enlist and instead decide to become scouts for the Union army. The boys quickly become embroiled in the war effort, gathering intelligence and performing daring missions behind enemy lines. They encounter a variety of challenges and dangers, including Confederate soldiers, harsh weather, and treacherous terrain. Along the way, they also develop close bonds with their fellow soldiers and learn valuable lessons about loyalty, courage, and sacrifice.As the war progresses, the boys face increasingly difficult missions and must navigate complex moral dilemmas. They also witness the devastating toll of the war on both soldiers and civilians, and struggle to reconcile their youthful idealism with the harsh realities of warfare. The Three Scouts is a thrilling adventure story that offers a unique perspective on the Civil War. Trowbridge's vivid descriptions of battle scenes and his nuanced portrayal of the characters make this book a compelling read for anyone interested in American history or coming-of-age stories.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Kinder, Jugendliche und Bildung Romane, Erzählungen, Tatsachenberichte Historische Romane
• ISBN: 9781104922245
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.08.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC