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Charles Austin Fosdick (September 6, 1842 - August 22, 1915), better known by his nom de plume Harry Castlemon, was a prolific writer of juvenile stories and novels, intended mainly for boys. He served in the Union Navy from 1862 to 1865, during the American Civil War, acting... Read Full Overview

Frank On A Gunboat is a classic novel written by Harry Castlemon and published in 1864. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the adventures of Frank, a young sailor who is assigned to a gunboat in the Union navy. As he navigates the treacherous waters of... Read Full Overview

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"Frank on a Gun-Boat" from Harry Castlemon. Prolific writer of juvenile stories and novels (1842-1915).

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

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Reproduction of the original: Frank on a Gun-Boat by Harry Castlemon

Reproduction of the original: Frank on a Gun-Boat by Harry Castlemon

Frank on a Gun-Boat is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1864. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we... Read Full Overview

In the Navy."Well, Frank, did you bring home the evening's paper?" inquired Mrs. Nelson, as her son entered the room where she was sitting."Yes, ma'am. Here it is!" answered Frank, producing it. "But there is no news in it. The Army of the Potomac has not moved yet. I don't see... Read Full Overview

During the American Civil War, many teenage boys braved the battlefield in service to their country. That's exactly what the spirited young protagonist at the center of Frank on a Gun-Boat decides to do when his cousin Archie asks him to join up.

During the American Civil War, many teenage boys braved the battlefield in service to their country. That's exactly what the spirited young protagonist at the center of Frank on a Gun-Boat decides to do when his cousin Archie asks him to join up.

In the Navy. "Well, Frank, did you bring home the evening's paper?" inquired Mrs. Nelson, as her son entered the room where she was sitting. "Yes, ma'am. Here it is " answered Frank, producing it. "But there is no news in it. The Army of the Potomac has not moved yet. I don't... Read Full Overview

"Well, Frank, did you bring home the evening's paper?" inquired Mrs. Nelson, as her son entered the room where she was sitting. "Yes, ma'am. Here it is " answered Frank, producing it. "But there is no news in it. The Army of the Potomac has not moved yet. I don't see what makes... Read Full Overview