Down the River; Or, Buck Bradford and His Tyrants: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Down the River; Or, Buck Bradford and His Tyrants is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Optic, Oliver (1822–1897).
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"Down the River; Or, Buck Bradford and His Tyrants" by Oliver Optic is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Buck Bradford, a young boy who faces ongoing cruelty and tyrannical treatment from those around him, particularly the Fishley family, as he struggles to protect his deformed sister Flora and assert his own dignity. The book explores themes of self-reliance, morality, and the quest for freedom from oppression. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Buck and his harsh circumstances living with the Fishley family, where he endures mistreatment from Ham Fishley, the son, and his parents. The opening chapter showcases Buck’s decision to stand up against Ham when ordered to perform menial tasks, flipping the dynamic of their oppressive relationship. Buck's internal conflict is highlighted as he tries to reconcile his desire for respect with his duty to care for Flora. A pivotal moment occurs when he defends her from the harsh treatment of Mrs. Fishley, escalating tensions that hint at further confrontations and challenges ahead for Buck as he navigates his precarious position in a world filled with tyrants.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Down the River; Or, Buck Bradford and His Tyrants
- Author credits: Optic, Oliver (1822–1897)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Children with disabilities -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Cruelty -- Juvenile fiction
- Mississippi River -- Juvenile fiction
- Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
- Children's Fiction
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