Commodore Barney's Young Spies

A Boy's Story Of The Burning Of The City Of Washington (1907)

von James Otis

408 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Commodore Barney's Young Spies: A Boy's Story of the Burning of the City of Washington (1907) is a historical fiction novel written by James Otis. The book follows the story of a group of young boys who become spies for Commodore Joshua Barney during the War of 1812. The group is tasked with gathering information about the British army's plans to invade Washington D.C. and burn down the city. The book is set in the summer of 1814 and takes the reader on a journey through the streets of Washington D.C. as the British army approaches. The young spies must use their wits and bravery to gather information and relay it back to Commodore Barney. The story is filled with action and adventure as the boys navigate dangerous situations and face off against the British army.The book is written in a style that is accessible to young readers and is a great introduction to the history of the War of 1812. It is also a great way to teach children about the importance of patriotism and the sacrifices made by those who fought for their country. Overall, Commodore Barney's Young Spies is an exciting and educational read that is sure to capture the imagination of young readers.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: 9781436810739
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.06.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC