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 Project Gutenberg 2014-04-14 Public domain in the USA. 371 White, Annie Randall White, Annie R. (Annie Randall) Mell, Annie R. Mell, Patrick Hues, Mrs. Mell, P. H., Mrs. Beard, Frank 1842 1905 Beard, F. (Frank) Beard, Thomas Francis The Blue and the Gray; Or, The Civil War as Seen by a Boy A Story of Patriotism and Adventure in Our War for the Union Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive "The Blue and the Gray; Or, The Civil War as Seen by a Boy" by Annie Randall White is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows a young boy named Ralph as he navigates the confusing and turbulent landscape of the American Civil War, his journey marked by conflict, patriotism, and personal sacrifice. The narrative is particularly noteworthy for its unique perspective, as it is told through the eyes of a child who grapples with the complexities of loyalty and duty amidst the backdrop of war. The opening of the novel introduces the pre-war tension as Ralph witnesses the early days of the Civil War in 1861. We learn about his internal struggles with the decision to enlist, despite his Southern heritage and a loving mother who is torn between her loyalty to her roots and her son’s patriotic fervor. Ralph's enlistment marks the beginning of his journey into the Union army, where he experiences both the camaraderie of camp life and the harsh realities of battle. As the story unfolds, it delves into the boy's transformative experiences, capturing the innocence of youth amidst the tragic enormity of war. The narrative sets the stage for Ralph’s growth as he confronts fears, challenges, and the harrowing consequences of conflict, offering readers a poignant glimpse of how war impacts those who live through it. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45382/45382-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: American Literature 718604 2025-07-18T10:55:50.624025 text/html 721633 2024-10-24T05:28:54 text/html 144706313 2025-07-18T10:56:41.634290 application/epub+zip 144602355 2025-07-18T10:56:03.856995 application/epub+zip 331814 2025-07-18T10:55:53.826085 application/epub+zip 137482321 2025-07-18T10:57:05.284258 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 137319462 2025-07-18T10:56:24.462402 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 466312 2022-09-20T17:31:26.515658 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 529917 2025-07-18T10:55:45.928071 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 529665 2018-03-16T12:51:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17308 2025-07-18T10:57:05.790159 application/rdf+xml 12454 2025-07-18T10:55:54.013019 image/jpeg 2027 2025-07-18T10:55:53.920077 image/jpeg 151352842 2025-07-18T10:55:52.503069 application/octet-stream application/zip