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Harry Castlemon was the nom de plume of Charles Austin Fosdick, a writer who penned dozens of juvenile action-adventure tales. Many of his stories feature an indefatigable young protagonist known as Frank. In this installment of the series, Frank spends time tending to horses and cattle on a sprawling California ranch.
Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek
ISBN: 978-1-62013-463-4

After acquitting himself on the battlefield in multiple volumes of Castlemon's beloved juvenile fiction collection The Gunboat Series, protagonist Frank Nelson sets off for another adventure—this time in the heart of the majestic Rocky Mountains. Through brutal storms, run-ins with friendly and not-so-friendly inhabitants of the region, and several other setbacks and challenges, Frank and his loyal sidekick Archie strive bravely to make it back home.
Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek
ISBN: 978-1-62013-340-8

During the American Civil War, many teenage boys braved the battlefield in service to their country. That's exactly what the spirited young protagonist at the center of Frank on a Gun-Boat decides to do when his cousin Archie asks him to join up. Though barely old enough to fend for themselves, the duo sets off to join the naval forces that have gathered to fend off the rebels. Will they survive the conflict and make it to manhood? Read Frank on a Gun-Boat to find out.
Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek
ISBN: 978-1-62013-339-2

After serving in the American Civil War, Charles Austin Fosdick began penning a series of adventure novels for boys under the nom de plume Harry Castlemon. While the early novels drew heavily on his own battlefield experiences, later entries in the series put plucky protagonist Frank in a number of different settings and action-packed plots. This volume of the Gunboat Series pits Frank against a number of foes, ranging from ravenous grizzly bears to unscrupulous frontiersmen.
Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek
ISBN: 978-1-62013-342-2

This volume from Castlemon's popular War series for younger audiences follows the ongoing saga of the Gray family, which has been torn apart due to divided loyalties during the Civil War. This novel focuses on Marcy Gray, a boat pilot whose nautical skills are in high demand but whose Union sympathies must remain concealed to ensure the safety of himself and his loved ones.
Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek
ISBN: 978-1-63421-839-9

Known as one of the most acclaimed authors of golden-era action-adventure novels, Harry Castlemon penned dozens of novels and stories that have delighted many generations of readers. The gripping tale The First Capture focuses on a series of pivotal battles in the Revolutionary War and the brave men who helped turn the tide against the British forces.
Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek
ISBN: 978-1-62013-343-9