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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

""Frank On The Lower Mississippi"" is a novel written by Harry Castlemon. The book tells the story of Frank, a young boy who sets out on an adventure down the Mississippi River. Frank is eager to explore the river and the surrounding areas, and he encounters many challenges and... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: Frank on the lower Mississippi by Harry Castlemon

Reproduction of the original: Frank on the lower Mississippi by Harry Castlemon

"Harry Castlemon" was perhaps the single most popular writer of fiction for younger readers in the post-Civil War U.S.

"Harry Castlemon" was perhaps the single most popular writer of fiction for younger readers in the post-Civil War U.S.

""Frank On The Lower Mississippi"" is a novel written by Harry Castlemon. The book follows the adventures of Frank, a young boy who travels down the Mississippi River with his uncle. Along the way, they encounter a variety of challenges and obstacles, including dangerous rapids,... Read Full Overview

Vicksburg had fallen, and the army had marched in and taken possession of the city. How Frank longed to accompany it, that he might see the inside of the rebel stronghold, which had so long withstood the advance of our fleet and army He stood leaning against one of the monster... Read Full Overview

"Frank on the Lower Mississippi" from Harry Castlemon. Prolific writer of juvenile stories and novels (1842-1915).

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 was born in Randolph, New York, and received a high school diploma from Central High... Read Full Overview