Our Fellows; Or, Skirmishes with the Swamp Dragoons: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Our Fellows; Or, Skirmishes with the Swamp Dragoons: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Our Fellows; Or, Skirmishes with the Swamp Dragoons is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Castlemon, Harry (1842–1915).
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"Our Fellows; Or, Skirmishes with the Swamp Dragoons" by Harry Castlemon is an adventure novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story follows the lives of two brothers, Joseph and Mark Coleman, in a rural Mississippi setting where they navigate various youthful escapades alongside their friends. Themes of friendship, courage, and the challenges of adolescence in a largely untamed landscape resonate throughout the narrative. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Joseph and Mark, twin brothers who are nearly indistinguishable from one another. They live on a plantation in Warren County and share a strong bond with their friends, known as "our fellows." The opening chapters describe their close-knit group and a series of early conflicts involving local adversaries and encounters with the wild, including a reckless Indian intruder at their home. The action quickly escalates as their adventures lead them to confront imminent dangers—from animals in the wilderness to adversities presented by rival peers—setting the stage for a tale filled with excitement and camaraderie.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Our Fellows; Or, Skirmishes with the Swamp Dragoons
- Author credits: Castlemon, Harry (1842–1915)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- Brothers -- Juvenile fiction
- Christmas -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Cousins -- Juvenile fiction
- Dogs -- Juvenile fiction
- Family -- Juvenile fiction
- Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
- Hunting -- Juvenile fiction
- Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction
- Turkeys -- Juvenile fiction
- Twins -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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