The First Capture; or, Hauling Down the Flag of England by Harry Castlemon

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Author Castlemon, Harry, 1842-1915
Title The First Capture; or, Hauling Down the Flag of England
Note Reading ease score: 87.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The First Capture; or, Hauling Down the Flag of England" by Harry Castlemon is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book centers around the early days of the American Revolution, specifically focusing on a group of patriots in the colony of Maine who are stirred to action by the news of the Battle of Lexington. The main characters include Enoch Crosby, a loyal subject of Great Britain wrestling with his allegiance, and Zeke Lewis, who plans a bold scheme to capture a British schooner, showing the fervor and conflict that characterized this pivotal time. At the start of the story, the people of Machias react to the news of the battle between the patriots and British troops with astonishment and anger, prompting citizens like Zeke Lewis to rally for a local resistance. Enoch Crosby, while feeling loyalty to the King, grapples with the growing tyranny and the need to defend his community. The narrative unfolds with discussions of rebellion, the prospect of a ship capture, and the tension between Tories and patriots as they prepare to join the fight for their rights. The opening establishes a rich historical backdrop, setting the stage for the upcoming conflicts and personal struggles that the characters will face. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject War stories
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Boys -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Ship captains -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
Subject United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Poverty -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Soldiers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Mothers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Courage -- Juvenile fiction
Subject War -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Husband and wife -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Lexington, Battle of, Lexington, Mass., 1775 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Machias (Me.) -- History -- Juvenile fiction
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