Fighting for the Right
Fighting for the Right follows young naval officer Christy Passford as he navigates the challenges of war, family loyalty, and treachery during the Civil War. As he uncovers plots involving blockade-runners and traitors, he ultimately confronts his uncle, a Confederate agent, while grappling with themes of duty, honor, and moral dilemmas in wartime.
By Oliver Optic · First published 1868 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Young Adult · 31 chapters · 90,467 words
First lines
"Well, Christy, how do you feel this morning? " asked Captain Passford, one bright morning in April, at Bonnydale on the Hudson, the residence of the former owner of the Bellevite, which he had presented to the government.
"Quite well, father; I think I never felt any better in all my life," replied Lieutenant Passford, of the United States Navy, recently commander of the little gunboat Bronx, on board of which he had been severely wounded in an action with a Confederate fort in Louisiana.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Oliver Optic
- Date: 1868 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Drama, Coming-of-Age
- Length: 90,467 words
- Structure: 31 chapters, 1,573 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The plot involves characters engaging in exciting and often dangerous activities, typical of adventure narratives.
- Historical Fiction — The story is set against a backdrop of historical events, providing context and depth to the characters' struggles.
- Young Adult — The themes and characters are geared towards a younger audience, focusing on growth and moral dilemmas.
- Drama — The narrative explores intense emotional conflicts and character development, characteristic of dramatic literature.
Tags
Coming-of-age · Adventure · Nautical fiction · Young adult literature · Historical fiction · American Civil War · Sea stories · Patriotism · Personal growth · Self-discovery · Friendship · Loyalty
Contents
- A Conference at Bonnydale
- A Complicated Case
- The Departure of the Chateaugay
- Monsieur Gilfleur Explains
- An Abundance of Evidence
- The Boarding of the Ionian
- A Bold Proposition
- A Notable Expedition
- The Frenchman in Bermuda
- Important Information Obtained
- An Unexpected Rencontre
- An Impracticable Scheme
- At the End of the Chase
- An Easy Victory
- The Gentleman with a Grizzly Beard
- Among the Bahamas
- The Landing at New Providence
- An Affray in Nassau
- An Old Acquaintance
- A Band of Ruffians
- A Question of Neutrality
- On Board of the Snapper
- The Chateaugay in the Distance
- The Tables Turned
- Captain Flanger in Irons
- A Visit to Tampa Bay
- Among the Keys of Tampa
- The Surrender of the Reindeer
- Bringing out the Prize
- A very Important Service
- An Undesired Promotion