The Major Of The Kettle-Drum (1915)

By Percival Bartlett Cobb

Book Overview

""The Major of the Kettle-Drum"" is a novel written by Percival Bartlett Cobb and originally published in 1915. The story is set in the early 1800s and follows the adventures of Major John Waring, a retired British soldier who has settled in the small town of Kettle-Drum. Despite his retirement, Waring finds himself drawn into a series of exciting and dangerous situations, including a plot to overthrow the local government and a love affair with a beautiful young woman.As the story unfolds, Waring must use all of his military training and experience to navigate the complex political landscape of Kettle-Drum and protect the people he has come to care about. Along the way, he forms alliances with a colorful cast of characters, including a group of local rebels, a mysterious Frenchman, and a wealthy landowner with a grudge against the ruling authorities.Filled with action, romance, and political intrigue, ""The Major of the Kettle-Drum"" is a thrilling adventure story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With its vivid descriptions of life in early 19th century England and its engaging characters, this classic novel is sure to captivate readers of all ages.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: 1104660997
• ISBN13: 9781104660994
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"