A Drummer's Experience (1913)

By J S Dearing

Book Overview

A Drummer's Experience is a memoir written by John Samuel Dearing and published in 1913. The book recounts Dearing's experiences as a drummer in the Civil War, providing a first-hand account of the battles he witnessed and the hardships he endured. Dearing's narrative is filled with vivid descriptions of the war's major events, including the Battle of Gettysburg and Sherman's March to the Sea. He also describes the day-to-day life of a soldier, from the monotony of camp life to the thrill of battle. Throughout the book, Dearing reflects on the toll that war takes on both the body and the mind, as well as the camaraderie and sense of duty that kept soldiers going in the face of adversity. A Drummer's Experience is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on one of the most tumultuous periods in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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: 1163991864
• ISBN13: 9781163991862
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 572 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"