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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

""The Chronicle of the Drum"" is a satirical short story written by William Makepeace Thackeray. The story is set in the fictional land of Bonnycastle where the inhabitants are obsessed with the sound of a drum. The drum is considered a symbol of power and authority and is played... Read Full Overview

The Chronicle of the Drum is a satirical short story written by William Makepeace Thackeray. It was first published in 1835 and tells the story of a magical drum that has the power to summon armies and cause chaos. The story is set during the Napoleonic Wars and follows the adventures... Read Full Overview

The Chronicle of the Drum is a short story written by William Makepeace Thackeray. It is a satirical tale that tells the story of a drum that has been passed down through generations of soldiers. The drum is said to have magical powers and can inspire soldiers to fight bravely... Read Full Overview