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The Recollections of a Drummer-Boy by Henry Martyn Kieffer

"The Recollections of a Drummer-Boy" by Henry Martyn Kieffer is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book details the personal experiences of a young drummer boy, Harry M. Kieffer, who served in the Civil War, recounting his journey from enlistment through various military campaigns. It aims to depict life in the army through the eyes of a child, highlighting both the nobility and the harsh realities of war. At the start of the narrative, Kieffer introduces Harry, a restless schoolboy who longs to join the war effort as the Civil War unfolds around him. The opening passages describe his conversations with friends reflecting on the absence of older boys in school, indicating their enlistment. Eventually, Harry, fueled by excitement and the influence of peers, finds himself determined to join the army, despite his father’s hesitations. Before long, he receives permission to enlist as a drummer boy, setting the stage for his adventures, trials, and growth throughout his military journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Author Kieffer, Henry Martyn, 1845-1930
LoC No. 02017823
Title The Recollections of a Drummer-Boy
Credits Produced by David Edwards, Mary Akers and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Subject United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
Subject United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories
Subject Pennsylvania -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
Subject Pennsylvania -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories
Subject Kieffer, Henry Martyn, 1845-1930
Subject United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 150th (1862-1865)
Subject Child soldiers -- Pennsylvania -- Mifflinburg -- Biography
Subject Drummers (Musicians) -- Pennsylvania -- Mifflinburg -- Biography
Subject United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Participation, Juvenile
Subject Mifflinburg (Pa.) -- Biography
Category Text
eBook-No. 44970
ISBN (HTML) 979-8-238-44970-8
Release Date
Last Update Oct 24, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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