Publisher's Synopsis
Taken By The Enemy is a novel written by Oliver Optic and published in 1892. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the adventures of a young Union soldier named Christy Passford. Christy is captured by Confederate forces and taken to a prison camp in the South. There, he meets a group of fellow prisoners and together they plan an escape. Along the way, Christy becomes involved in a number of dangerous situations, including a battle at sea and a daring rescue mission. The novel explores themes of loyalty, bravery, and the human cost of war. It is a thrilling adventure story that will appeal to readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
