A Victorious Union

"A Victorious Union" by Oliver Optic is a historical fiction novel set during the American Civil War, focusing on the adventures of Christy Passford, a first lieutenant aboard the naval vessel Bellevite. As part of "The Blue and the Gray" series, patriotism and the bravery of Union soldiers are major themes, as the novel follows Christy and Captain Breaker devising a plan to intercept the blockade-runner Trafalgar. Christy is soon assigned to lead an expedition near Fort Morgan, and must face the challenges of naval operations, intelligence gathering, and interactions with Confederate sympathizers, all while upholding his commitment to protect the Union amidst the war's complicated landscape.