The Blue Balloon: A Tale of the Shenandoah Valley: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Blue Balloon: A Tale of the Shenandoah Valley: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Blue Balloon: A Tale of the Shenandoah Valley is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Horsley, Reginald (1863–1926).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Blue Balloon: A Tale of the Shenandoah Valley" by Reginald Horsley is a historical fiction novel written during the late 19th century. The story focuses on two young friends, Ephraim "Old Grizzly" Sykes and Lucius Markham, against the backdrop of the American Civil War, exploring themes of friendship, ambition, and the brave spirit of youth as they dream of adventure." "The opening of the tale introduces us to the characters of Ephraim and Lucius as they navigate the challenges of their lives in a war-torn country. Ephraim, known for his inventiveness and determination to rise above his humble beginnings, secretly builds a balloon as a means for both boys to safely watch the war from the sky. The narrative sets the stage for their friendship, revealing their contrasting personalities and aspirations, as Lucius idolizes Ephraim and seeks adventure despite his more privileged background. As the chapter unfolds, the two boys’ dreams begin to take flight with the balloon, foreshadowing the thrilling escapades that lie ahead."
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Blue Balloon: A Tale of the Shenandoah Valley
- Author credits: Horsley, Reginald (1863–1926)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- Balloons -- Fiction
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
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