Marcy the Blockade Runner by Harry Castlemon

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Author Castlemon, Harry, 1842-1915
LoC No. 12031262
Title Marcy the Blockade Runner
Note Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Gary Sandino, from scans generously provided by the Internet Archive
Summary "Marcy the Blockade Runner" by Harry Castlemon is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Marcy Gray, a young pilot caught in the tumultuous backdrop of the American Civil War. As he grapples with his loyalties between the Union and the Confederate cause, Marcy navigates treacherous waters—both literally and figuratively—as he is thrust into the privateering world under the command of the morally ambiguous Captain Beardsley. The opening of the novel introduces Marcy at home in Nashville, North Carolina, where he wrestles with his thoughts about past actions and the consequences of his loyalty—or lack thereof. After returning from a voyage with the privateer "Osprey", he learns from his mother that their home is under suspicion from neighbors due to unfounded claims of treason against the Union. Conversations between Marcy and his mother reveal their fear of surveillance by their overseer and the precariousness of their situation with hidden funds in their home. The tension heightens as Kelsey, an acquaintance linked to the suspicious Captain Beardsley, comes to visit, foreshadowing the treachery and danger they will face as the Civil War continues. The stage is set for Marcy to navigate conflicts and challenges as he decides how to act in an environment rife with espionage and division. (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 -- Blockades -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 29387
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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