The Starry Flag: Or The Young Fisherman Of Cape Ann (1899)

By Oliver Optic

Book Overview

The Starry Flag: Or The Young Fisherman Of Cape Ann is a novel written by Oliver Optic and published in 1899. The story revolves around a young fisherman named Ben who lives in Cape Ann, Massachusetts. Ben is a patriotic young man who idolizes the American flag and all that it represents. He dreams of one day becoming a sailor and serving his country.The novel follows Ben as he navigates the challenges of growing up, including dealing with bullies, making new friends, and falling in love. Along the way, he learns important lessons about courage, loyalty, and the true meaning of patriotism.As the story progresses, Ben's love for his country is put to the test when he is called upon to defend it against an enemy invasion. With the help of his friends and fellow patriots, Ben rises to the challenge and proves himself to be a true hero.The Starry Flag: Or The Young Fisherman Of Cape Ann is a classic tale of adventure, bravery, and patriotism that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a timeless reminder of the importance of standing up for what you believe in and fighting for your country.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: 1163907383
• ISBN13: 9781163907382
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"