The Drums Of The Forty-Seventh (1914)

by Robert Jones Burdette

Book Overview

The Drums of the Forty-Seventh is a historical novel written by Robert J. Burdette and published in 1914. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the experiences of a young drummer boy named Johnny Logan, who joins the Forty-Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment. As Johnny travels with the regiment, he witnesses the horrors of war and the struggles of the soldiers. He becomes close friends with a fellow drummer boy named Billy, and the two boys support each other through the hardships they face. The novel also explores the relationships between the soldiers and their families back home, as well as the political tensions and divisions that existed during the Civil War. Overall, The Drums of the Forty-Seventh is a compelling and emotional portrayal of the human cost of war, as seen through the eyes of a young boy.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163940194
• ISBN13: 9781163940198
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"