Harry Castlemon (1842–1915)
Auteur de Frank on the Prairie
A propos de l'auteur
Crédit image: Sherman Collection of the Patterson Library, Westfield, New York, via Wikipedia
Séries
Œuvres de Harry Castlemon
The Missing Pocket-Book; Or, Tom Mason's Luck 3 exemplaires
The Mail Carrier #3 (Boy Trapper Series) 3 exemplaires
Frank Nelson in the forecastle ;: Or, The sportsman's club among the whalers (Frank Nelson series) (2016) 3 exemplaires
The Young Game Warden 3 exemplaires
The Rod and Gun Club 2 exemplaires
The Sportsman's Club in the Saddle 2 exemplaires
Boy Volunteers with the Submarine Fleet 2 exemplaires
Peter and Polly in Winter 2 exemplaires
The White Beaver 2 exemplaires
Winged Arrow's Medicine 2 exemplaires
The steel horse : or the rambles of a bicycle 1 exemplaire
A TEN TON CUTTER 1 exemplaire
White Horse Fred, or, Julian Among the Outlaws 1 exemplaire
Winged Arrow's Medicine 1 exemplaire
Snowed up, or, The Sportsman's Club in the mountains / by Harry Castlemon, author of the Gunboat series,… 1 exemplaire
Our Fellows : Skirmishes with the Swamp Dragoons 1 exemplaire
Snagged and sunk 1 exemplaire
Rodney the Partisan 1 exemplaire
Rodney, the Overseer 1 exemplaire
The pony express rider 1 exemplaire
No moss, or, The career of a rolling stone 1 exemplaire
The house-boat boys 1 exemplaire
Floating Treasure 1 exemplaire
The buried treasure, or, Old Jordan's "haunt" 1 exemplaire
George at the Wheel; Or, Life in the Pilot-House 1 exemplaire
George in Camp; or, Life on the Plains 1 exemplaire
Go-Ahead; Or, The Fisher-Boy's Motto 1 exemplaire
Our Fellows; Or, Skirmishes with the Swamp Dragoons 1 exemplaire
Joe Wayring at Home; or, The Adventures of a Fly-Rod 1 exemplaire
Rocky Mountain Series 1 exemplaire
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Statistiques
- Œuvres
- 80
- Membres
- 348
- Popularité
- #68,679
- Évaluation
- 3.1
- Critiques
- 2
- ISBN
- 217
- Favoris
- 1
Set in South Africa during the late 19th century, the story revolves around Frank Nelson and his friends, who form the Sportsman's Club. Eager for adventure and exploration, the boys find themselves caught up in the conflict between the Boers and the British forces. They become entangled in a dangerous mission to help their country and aid the Boer farmers who are fighting for their independence.
As the story unfolds, the boys face numerous challenges, including treacherous landscapes, encounters with hostile forces, and the need to rely on their wits and bravery to survive. Along the way, they learn important lessons about courage, friendship, and the realities of war.
Castlemon's book combines elements of adventure, patriotism, and coming-of-age themes, offering young readers an exciting tale of camaraderie and determination in the face of adversity. The story also provides a historical context, shedding light on the Boer War and its impact on the people and landscapes of South Africa.
"The Boy Traders: Or, the Sportsman's Club Among the Boers" showcases Castlemon's knack for creating relatable characters and engaging narratives that capture the imaginations of young readers. It serves as both an entertaining adventure story and an educational window into an important historical period.… (plus d'informations)