"Frank, the Young Naturalist" by Harry Castlemon is a story set in the late 1800s that follows Frank Nelson, a sixteen-year-old with a deep love for nature living in Lawrence, Maine. The book starts with Frank taking time off from school to improve his health, filling his days with exploring the natural world through hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities. Living in a supportive home with his sister Julia and his dog, Bravo, Frank faces the challenge of balancing his passion for nature with his academic goals. Early on, the story introduces some tension with Charles Morgan, an influential boy in the village, signaling upcoming adventures and conflicts. The book blends Frank's exploration of the natural world with personal challenges, creating a tale of youth, adventure, and determination that appeals to lovers of nature and coming-of-age stories.
Frank, the Young Naturalist
By Harry Castlemon
Amidst the serene landscapes of Maine, a young boy’s passion for nature leads him on a journey of self-discovery, testing the boundaries of friendship and the lure of the wilderness.
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About the AuthorCharles Austin Fosdick, better known by his nom de plume Harry Castlemon, was a prolific writer of juvenile stories and novels, intended mainly for boys. He was born in Randolph, New York, and received a high school diploma from Central High School in Buffalo, New York. He served in the Union Navy from 1862 to 1865, during the American Civil War, acting as the receiver and superintendent of coal for the Mississippi River Squadron. Fosdick had begun to write as a teenager, and drew on his experiences serving in the Navy in such early novels as Frank on a Gunboat (1864) and Frank on the Lower Mississippi (1867). He soon became the most-read author for boys in the post-Civil War era, the golden age of children's literature.
Charles Austin Fosdick, better known by his nom de plume Harry Castlemon, was a prolific writer of juvenile stories and novels, intended mainly for boys. He was born in Randolph, New York, and received a high school diploma from Central High School in Buffalo, New York. He served in the Union Navy from 1862 to 1865, during the American Civil War, acting as the receiver and superintendent of coal for the Mississippi River Squadron. Fosdick had begun to write as a teenager, and drew on his experiences serving in the Navy in such early novels as Frank on a Gunboat (1864) and Frank on the Lower Mississippi (1867). He soon became the most-read author for boys in the post-Civil War era, the golden age of children's literature.
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