Red, White, Blue Socks. Part Second: Being the Second Book of the Series: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Red, White, Blue Socks. Part Second: Being the Second Book of the Series: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Red, White, Blue Socks. Part Second: Being the Second Book of the Series is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Barrow, Sarah L..
Catalogue synopsis
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"Red, White, Blue Socks. Part Second" by Sarah L. Barrow is a children’s book written during the mid-19th century, specifically in the early 1860s. This work is part of a series known as "Sock Stories" and follows young boys participating in imaginative military adventures against the backdrop of the American Civil War. The likely topic of the book revolves around themes of camaraderie, bravery, and patriotism as the characters engage in make-believe battles. In this book, the young boys, referred to as the Dashahed Zouaves, enact their fantasies of being soldiers, complete with drills and playful leadership under Colonel Freddy. The story explores their adventures, including whimsical military drills led by an old soldier named Jerry and their humorous interactions with a southern boy named Tom, who holds different political views. Throughout their playful escapades, the boys tackle challenges such as a raging bull encounter and a mock court martial. The narrative builds up to a grand review event where they proudly display their newly acquired colors and engage in celebratory activities with the local community, culminating in strong themes of unity and loyalty to their country amidst the children's playful innocence.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Red, White, Blue Socks. Part Second: Being the Second Book of the Series
- Author credits: Barrow, Sarah L.
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
- Imagination -- Juvenile fiction
- Play -- Juvenile fiction
- Role playing -- Juvenile fiction
- Soldiers -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Historical Novels
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