The German Drummer Boy: Or The Horrors Of War (1870)

By George Campbell Overend and Campbell Overend

Book Overview

The German Drummer Boy: Or The Horrors Of War (1870) is a historical novel written by Mrs. Campbell Overend. The story is set during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870 and follows the journey of a young German boy named Fritz, who becomes a drummer boy for the Prussian army. As Fritz embarks on his first military campaign, he witnesses the brutal realities of war, including the death and destruction caused by artillery fire and the suffering of wounded soldiers. The novel also explores the impact of war on civilians, as Fritz encounters refugees and witnesses the devastation of towns and villages.Throughout the book, Fritz struggles to reconcile his duty to his country with his own moral compass, as he witnesses acts of cruelty and violence committed by both sides. The novel also touches on themes of friendship, loyalty, and the power of music to bring people together.Overall, The German Drummer Boy: Or The Horrors Of War is a moving and thought-provoking account of the human cost of war, told through the eyes of a young boy forced to grow up too quickly in the face of unimaginable horrors.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: 116630311X
• ISBN13: 9781166303112
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"