Project Gutenberg 2013-02-15 Public domain in the USA. 117 Castlemon, Harry 1842 1915 Fosdick, Charles Austin Castlemon, Henry Frank Before Vicksburg The Gun-Boat Series Produced by Matthias Grammel, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Frank Before Vicksburg" by Harry Castlemon is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. It follows the adventures of Frank Nelson, a young naturalist and soldier during the Civil War, as he navigates both the dangers of military duty and the joys of returning home. The story is set against the backdrop of the Union's military campaigns, particularly focusing on the events around Vicksburg, highlighting the trials and tribulations faced by soldiers. The opening of the book introduces Frank as he returns home safely after a tumultuous period of service, reflecting on the sacrifices made and the pain endured by his family during his absence. Frank's reunion with his mother and sister is bittersweet, showcasing the joy of homecoming and the lingering sorrow from losses faced during wartime. As he shares stories from his adventures, including his capture and narrow escapes, the narrative sets the tone for the blend of excitement and challenges that define his character. His interactions with fellow soldiers, especially his friend Harry who is wrestling with his own brother's fate as a prisoner, underscore the emotional weight of the conflict and the camaraderie among those affected by it. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/42099/42099-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en War stories Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Sailors -- Juvenile fiction United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Juvenile fiction Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Vicksburg (Miss.) -- History -- Siege, 1863 -- Juvenile fiction Youth and death -- Juvenile fiction Naval battles -- Juvenile fiction Gunboats -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure Category: American Literature 359838 2025-07-17T06:06:16.499587 text/html 342079 2024-10-23T14:09:19 text/html 572217 2025-07-17T06:06:21.860555 application/epub+zip 575477 2025-07-17T06:06:17.424716 application/epub+zip 207371 2025-07-17T06:06:16.961572 application/epub+zip 688377 2025-07-17T06:06:25.444523 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 647312 2025-07-17T06:06:21.345517 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 281953 2022-09-19T09:05:54.236878 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 309169 2023-09-18T10:04:20.751811 text/plain 289247 2024-10-23T14:09:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18983 2025-07-17T06:06:25.572531 application/rdf+xml 20641 2025-07-17T06:06:17.047573 image/jpeg 3135 2025-07-17T06:06:17.006562 image/jpeg 548915 2025-07-17T06:06:16.576585 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia