A Lieutenant at Eighteen by Oliver Optic
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| Author | Optic, Oliver, 1822-1897 |
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| Title | A Lieutenant at Eighteen |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "A Lieutenant at Eighteen" by Oliver Optic is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story centers on Deck Lyon, a teenager who has risen to the rank of first lieutenant in a cavalry unit during the tumultuous American Civil War. The narrative follows his adventures as he navigates military engagements and confronts the threats posed by guerrilla forces in a divided Kentucky, showcasing the bravery and resilience of him and his comrades. The opening of the novel introduces the character of Grace Morgan, a young woman in distress, who is attempting to safeguard a valuable treasure chest amid the chaos of the ongoing conflict. She meets Sergeant Life Knox, who pledges to help her. Soon after, the narrative shifts towards the Riverlawn Cavalry, led by Deck Lyon, as they prepare for an impending skirmish against the marauding forces threatening the region. This section sets the tone for the military action and character development that define the rest of the story, establishing a vivid backdrop of bravery, loyalty, and the complex moral landscape during the Civil War. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24866 |
| Release Date | Mar 18, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 68 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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