The Blue and the Gray: Or The Civil War As Seen By A Boy is a historical fiction book written by Annie Randall White and published in 1899. The story is set during the American Civil War and is narrated by a young boy named Johnny. Johnny lives in a small town in Virginia and witnesses the war and its impact on his family and community. He sees his father and brother join the Confederate army, while his mother and sisters struggle to keep their home and farm running. Johnny also befriends a Union soldier who is captured and held prisoner in their town. Through Johnny's eyes, readers get a firsthand account of the battles, hardships, and emotions of those affected by the war. The book provides a unique perspective on the Civil War, as it is told from the viewpoint of a child. The Blue and the Gray is a classic piece of literature that offers a glimpse into the past and the human experience of war.A Story Of Patriotism And Adventure In Our War For The Union.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.