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Title: The Courier of the Ozarks

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Summary: "The Courier of the Ozarks" by Byron A. Dunn is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the American Civil War, specifically focusing on guerrilla warfare in Missouri during the year 1862. The main character, Harry Semans, is a young scout for the Union forces, tasked with delivering urgent messages while navigating the treacherous politics and violence of divided loyalties in his home state. The opening of the book sets the stage with Harry and his loyal dog, Bruno, hiding in a thicket as they overhear a gathering of Confederate guerrilla forces plotting an attack on Fulton, Missouri. Faced with imminent danger, Harry’s mission is to warn the Union troops, showcasing his bravery and quick thinking. He sends Bruno off with a message to Colonel Shaffer, demonstrating their unique bond and the pivotal role of the dog in the war effort. The tension builds as Harry prepares for a daring ride to Fulton, emphasizing themes of loyalty, courage, and the harsh realities of a state embroiled in conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Author: Dunn, Byron A. (Byron Archibald), 1842-1926

Illustrator: De Lay, H. S. (Harold Saylor), 1876-1950

EBook No.: 35207

Published: Feb 7, 2011

Downloads: 301

Language: English

Subject: Missouri -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Courier of the Ozarks

Credits: Produced by David Garcia, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)

Summary: "The Courier of the Ozarks" by Byron A. Dunn is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the American Civil War, specifically focusing on guerrilla warfare in Missouri during the year 1862. The main character, Harry Semans, is a young scout for the Union forces, tasked with delivering urgent messages while navigating the treacherous politics and violence of divided loyalties in his home state. The opening of the book sets the stage with Harry and his loyal dog, Bruno, hiding in a thicket as they overhear a gathering of Confederate guerrilla forces plotting an attack on Fulton, Missouri. Faced with imminent danger, Harry’s mission is to warn the Union troops, showcasing his bravery and quick thinking. He sends Bruno off with a message to Colonel Shaffer, demonstrating their unique bond and the pivotal role of the dog in the war effort. The tension builds as Harry prepares for a daring ride to Fulton, emphasizing themes of loyalty, courage, and the harsh realities of a state embroiled in conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Author: Dunn, Byron A. (Byron Archibald), 1842-1926

Illustrator: De Lay, H. S. (Harold Saylor), 1876-1950

EBook No.: 35207

Published: Feb 7, 2011

Downloads: 301

Language: English

Subject: Missouri -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.