Stand By The Union

by Oliver Optic

Overview

"Stand by the Union" is a novel written by the American author Oliver Optic, which was one of his many works for young readers. The book was published in 1861 and is set during the American Civil War. The story revolves around a group of young people, including the protagonist, who are dedicated to supporting the Union cause during the Civil War. They engage in various patriotic and adventurous activities to support the war effort. The novel is a mix of adventure, patriotism, and moral lessons for young readers. Oliver Optic, whose real name was William Taylor Adams, was a prolific author of books for young people in the 19th century. "Stand by the Union" is an example of his many works that aimed to both entertain and educate young readers about important historical events, in this case, the American Civil War and the values of loyalty to the Union.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9791041824205
Publisher:	Culturea
Publication date:	11/09/2023
Pages:	150
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x 0.35(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

William Taylor Adams (July 30, 1822 - March 27, 1897), pseudonym Oliver Optic, was a noted academic, author, and a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.Adams was born in Medway, Massachusetts, in 1822 to Captain Laban Adams and Catherine Johnson Adams.

Table of Contents

Chapter I	A Mysterious Visitation	17
Chapter II	The Absconding Manservant	27
Chapter III	Christy Passford is Utterly Confounded	37
Chapter IV	The Sick Officer in the Stateroom	47
Chapter V	Lieutenant Passford and His Apparent Double	57
Chapter VI	The Conference in the Captain's Cabin	67
Chapter VII	The Announcement of the Decision	79
Chapter VIII	The Prisoner of War	89
Chapter IX	A Moral Philosopher	99
Chapter X	A Change of Quarters in the Confusion	109
Chapter XI	Laying out a Plan of Operations	119
Chapter XII	A Lesson in Ordinary Politeness	131
Chapter XIII	The Opening of the Secret Orders	144
Chapter XIV	The Affray on the Quarterdeck of the Bronx	151
Chapter XV	A Rebellious and Prejudiced Prisoner	161
Chapter XVI	The Disposal of the Prisoners	171
Chapter XVII	The Second and Third Lieutenants	181
Chapter XVIII	A Battle on a Small Scale	191
Chapter XIX	The Skipper of the Sloop Magnolia	201
Chapter XX	An Expedition to St. Andrew's Bay	213
Chapter XXI	A Noncombatant on Board the Bronx	223
Chapter XXII	The Stranger in the Captain's Cabin	233
Chapter XXIII	A Very Impudent Declaration	243
Chapter XXIV	A Critical Situation in the Cabin	253
Chapter XXV	The Destruction of a Prominent Facial Member	263
Chapter XXVI	The Meeting with the Bellevite at Night	275
Chapter XXVII	The Planning of an Expedition	285
Chapter XXVIII	The Negro Village on the Isle Grande Terre	295
Chapter XXIX	A Professional Visit to the Fort	305
Chapter XXX	The Attack upon the Fort	315
Chapter XXXI	A Wounded Commander	325
	Glossary	349
	Map of St. Andrews Bay	360
	Map of Isle Grande Terre	361
	Map of Christy's Adventures	362