Publisher's Synopsis
Commodore Barney's Young Spies: A Boy's Story of the Burning of the City of Washington is a historical fiction novel written by James Otis and published in 1907. The story is set during the War of 1812 and follows the adventures of a group of young boys who become spies for Commodore Joshua Barney. The boys are tasked with gathering information about the British army's plans to attack Washington D.C. and burn the city to the ground. As the story unfolds, the boys must navigate dangerous situations and use their wits to outsmart the British soldiers. Along the way, they encounter historical figures such as President James Madison and First Lady Dolley Madison. The climax of the story is the burning of Washington D.C. by the British army, and the boys' heroic efforts to save the city.Commodore Barney's Young Spies is a thrilling adventure story that also provides a glimpse into the history of the War of 1812 and the burning of Washington D.C. It is a great read for young readers interested in history or adventure stories.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.
