The Reveille: Or Our Music At Dawn (1854)

By Sophia Louise Robbins Little

Book Overview

The Reveille: Or Our Music At Dawn is a novel written by Sophia Louise Robbins Little, first published in 1854. The book tells the story of a young woman named Edith, who lives in a small town in the United States during the mid-19th century. Edith is a talented musician, and her passion for music leads her to become the leader of the town's brass band.As the leader of the band, Edith faces many challenges, including sexism and prejudice from some of the male members. Despite these obstacles, she perseveres and leads the band to success, gaining the respect and admiration of the entire town.The novel also explores themes of love and romance, as Edith falls in love with a young man named Frank, who is also a member of the band. However, their relationship is complicated by the social norms of the time, as well as the disapproval of Frank's wealthy and influential family.Throughout the book, Little uses her writing to comment on the role of women in society and the importance of pursuing one's passions and dreams, even in the face of adversity. The Reveille: Or Our Music At Dawn is a captivating and inspiring story that offers a glimpse into life in small-town America during the mid-19th century.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: 1167165934
• ISBN13: 9781167165931
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"