Taken by the Enemy

"Taken by the Enemy" by Oliver Optic is a stirring adventure set during the eruption of the Civil War. Captain Horatio Passford, a steam boat owner, finds his peaceful life turned upside down when he discovers that his daughter, Florence, along with his brother's family, are trapped behind enemy lines in the South. Driven by love and a sense of duty, Captain Passford embarks on a risky rescue mission into Confederate territory, filled with unexpected perils and tests of character, to save his loved ones from the ravages of war. This historical fiction story presents a captivating journey of bravery and determination against the backdrop of a nation torn apart.