
The Blue and the Gray—On Land - AN UNDIVIDED UNION - BY - OLIVER OPTIC
COMPLETED BY - EDWARD STRATEMEYER - AUTHOR OF "THE OLD GLORY SERIES" "BOUND TO SUCCEED SERIES" ETC.
PUBLISHERS' PREFACE
PREFACE
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I - A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE
CHAPTER II - AN UNEXPECTED SET-BACK
CHAPTER III - THE ENCOUNTERS AT THE BRIDGE AND ON THE RAFT
CHAPTER IV - A FIRST VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY
CHAPTER V - TWO FLAGS OF TRUCE
Set amid the turmoil of the American Civil War, this final installment follows the Riverlawn Cavalry, a Union regiment raised in Kentucky. The young soldiers march from the smoky fields of Murfreesboro into the rolling hills of Tennessee, confronting the challenges of war while keeping their spirit intact. Their story weaves together real‑world battles with the excitement of a classic adventure, giving listeners a vivid sense of the era’s danger and camaraderie.
At the heart of the tale are Deck Lyon, a quick‑thinking major, his foster brother Artie, and their steadfast friend Captain Life Knox. Together they rely on Deck’s clever tactics and the uncanny intelligence of his horse, Ceph, to navigate perilous situations. The narrative balances daring exploits with moments of loyalty and humor, making it an engaging portrait of youthful bravery in a historic conflict. Listeners will feel the thunder of cannon fire and the quiet resolve of friends bound by a common cause.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (496K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
Release date
2008-05-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1822–1897
A hugely popular 19th-century writer for young readers, he turned schoolroom experience into fast-moving adventure stories that traveled by boat, rail, and battlefield. Writing as Oliver Optic, he helped shape American series fiction for boys long before the modern YA market existed.
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1862–1930
A powerhouse of early children's publishing, he created adventure and mystery series that shaped generations of young readers. His ideas helped launch enduring favorites including The Rover Boys, Tom Swift, the Hardy Boys, and Nancy Drew.
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