Project Gutenberg 2012-12-12 Public domain in the USA. 171 Miller, Delavan S. 06001552 Drum Taps in Dixie: Memories of a Drummer Boy, 1861-1865 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "Drum Taps in Dixie: Memories of a Drummer Boy, 1861-1865" by Delavan S. Miller is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author's personal experiences as a young drummer boy during the American Civil War, detailing the significant events, emotions, and characters he encountered from 1861 to 1865. Through a blend of reflective storytelling and vivid descriptions, the work provides insight into the life of a soldier, offering readers a glimpse into the struggles, camaraderie, and poignant moments of wartime. At the start of the memoir, the author reflects on the excitement and fervor surrounding the onset of the Civil War, recounting how, as a young boy in West Carthage, he was swept up in the patriotic rush following the attack on Fort Sumter. He vividly remembers the bustling blacksmith shop where local men discussed war and heroism, as well as the emotional farewell of young volunteers leaving their hometown to fight. The narrative quickly shifts to the author’s own determination to join the fight, showcasing the aspirations and challenges of a 12-year-old boy eager to accompany his father into the conflict. Through poignant recollections and engaging anecdotes, the opening portions set the stage for a heartfelt exploration of youth, bravery, and the harsh realities of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41608/41608-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives United States. Army. New York Artillery Regiment, 2nd (1861-1865) -- History E456 Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American Category: History - Warfare 375378 2025-09-17T03:31:33.707750 text/html 359418 2024-10-23T12:51:11 text/html 437223 2025-09-17T03:31:38.860725 application/epub+zip 440895 2025-09-17T03:31:34.514807 application/epub+zip 200391 2025-09-17T03:31:34.096802 application/epub+zip 558224 2025-09-17T03:31:42.249734 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 518337 2025-09-17T03:31:38.346738 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 278688 2022-09-19T05:01:28.010674 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 338845 2025-09-17T03:31:32.964806 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 318894 2024-10-23T12:51:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16602 2025-09-17T03:31:42.380708 application/rdf+xml 12655 2025-09-17T03:31:34.175752 image/jpeg 2270 2025-09-17T03:31:34.136775 image/jpeg 432080 2025-09-17T03:31:33.748802 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog