Project Gutenberg 2005-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 200 Bishop, Austin Tom of the Raiders Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Olaf Voss and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Tom of the Raiders" by Austin Bishop is a historical novel set during the Civil War, likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the young protagonist, Tom Burns, as he enlists in the Union army and embarks on a thrilling and dangerous raid into Confederate territory, driven by a sense of adventure and familial ties. Key characters in this military plot include Tom, his cousin Corporal Herbert Brewster, and various soldiers involved in the impending raid. The opening of the book introduces Tom Burns as he arrives at a Union army camp and expresses his eagerness to enlist and join the fight. After a heartfelt reunion with his cousin Herbert, Tom learns about a secret mission to disrupt Confederate supply lines. The chapter paints a vivid picture of the Union camp, highlighting the hardships faced by the soldiers. It establishes Tom's determination to prove himself, setting the stage for his participation in a daring raid that promises to be both thrilling and perilous. As the chapters unfold, Tom's journey through danger and adventure further develops, promising readers excitement and a glimpse into a tumultuous period in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 85.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text US Civil War Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure Category: History - American 344933 2025-10-03T11:33:22.798292 text/html 344754 2025-01-11T00:04:57.567396 text/html 186925 2025-10-03T11:33:28.995782 application/epub+zip 190763 2025-10-03T11:33:24.538778 application/epub+zip 190763 2025-10-03T11:33:23.453289 application/epub+zip 354902 2025-10-03T11:33:32.402749 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 324063 2025-10-03T11:33:28.294773 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 299388 2022-09-04T06:22:39.011005 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 302122 2025-10-03T11:33:22.448308 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 301957 2012-10-19T19:46:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17089 2025-10-03T11:33:32.533816 application/rdf+xml 12387 2025-10-03T11:33:23.939817 image/jpeg 3340 2025-10-03T11:33:23.698280 image/jpeg 109295 2012-10-19T19:48:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 182070 2025-10-03T11:33:22.847340 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