Brother Against Brother; Or, The War on the Border by Oliver Optic

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Author Optic, Oliver, 1822-1897
Title Brother Against Brother; Or, The War on the Border
Note Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Brother Against Brother; Or, The War on the Border" by Oliver Optic is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set during the tumultuous times preceding the American Civil War, the story revolves around two families divided by their loyalties to the Union and the Confederacy. The opening introduces the Lyon family, who face escalating tensions in Kentucky, a border state grappling with conflicting ideologies as their neighbors take opposing sides in the looming conflict. At the start of the narrative, a heated conversation unfolds between Noah Lyon and his son Dexter about the political unrest in Kentucky, highlighted by the actions of Noah’s brother, Titus, who has become a fervent Secessionist. Their discussion reveals underlying family conflicts and concerns regarding the safety and values of those living in a divided nation. Tensions escalate as they anticipate potential repercussions from their neighbor Titus, indicating broader themes of family loyalty, moral dilemmas, and the impact of war on personal relationships that will likely play out throughout the book. (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 -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 35206
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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