Young Captain Jack; Or, The Son of a Soldier

by Jr. Horatio Alger, Edward Stratemeyer

EN·~4 hours·2 chapters

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YOUNG CAPTAIN JACK - OR - THE SON OF A SOLDIER

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~4 hours (257K characters)

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Release date

2007-01-23

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Public domain in the USA.

Source

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Subjects

United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Juvenile fiction PZ

About the authors

Jr. Horatio Alger

1832–1899

Best known for popularizing the classic “rags to riches” story, this 19th-century American writer shaped generations of young readers with tales of grit, luck, and moral character. His books helped turn the idea of the American Dream into one of the most familiar story patterns in U.S. culture.

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Edward Stratemeyer

1862–1930

A powerhouse of early children's fiction, he helped shape generations of young readers through fast-paced adventure stories and a publishing system that became famous in its own right. His work laid the groundwork for beloved series like the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, Tom Swift, and the Bobbsey Twins.

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