George At The Fort: Or Life Among The Soldiers (1882)

By Harry Castlemon

Book Overview

""George At The Fort: Or Life Among The Soldiers"" is a novel written by Harry Castlemon in 1882. The story revolves around George, a young boy who is sent to live with his uncle, a captain in the United States Army stationed at a frontier fort in the West. George is fascinated by life at the fort and soon becomes friends with many of the soldiers stationed there. He learns how to ride horses, shoot a gun, and even becomes involved in a dangerous mission to rescue a kidnapped girl. The novel provides a detailed and realistic portrayal of life at a frontier fort during the late 19th century, including the daily routines of soldiers and their relationships with Native Americans. It also explores themes of bravery, loyalty, and the importance of family. Overall, ""George At The Fort"" is a thrilling adventure story that offers a unique glimpse into a fascinating period of American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163949116
• ISBN13: 9781163949115
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"