000			02311cam a22003013u 4500
001			19999
003			UtSlPG
005			20260610133449.0
006			m
007			cr n
008			260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040			_aUtSlPG
041		7	_aen _2iso639-1
050		4	_aPZ
100	1		_aTrowbridge, J. T. _q(John Townsend), _d1827-1916
245	1	4	_aThe Drummer Boy
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-12-03
508			_aProduced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was made from images produced by the North Carolina History and Fiction Digital Library.)
520			_a"The Drummer Boy" by J. T. Trowbridge is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows young Frank Manly, a determined boy who wishes to enlist as a drummer boy during the Civil War, against the emotional objections of his family. The narrative explores themes of patriotism, bravery, and personal sacrifice amidst the backdrop of a nation at war. The opening of the novel introduces Frank's heartfelt conversation with his family one autumn evening in 1861, as he expresses his desire to join the fight for the Union. His mother is visibly distressed, fearing for his safety; his sister Helen teases him about his ambition, while his youngest sister, Hattie, an invalid, pleads for him to stay. Despite the family's concerns, Frank stands firm, believing it is his duty to serve his country, especially in light of having a brother who is a traitor. The emotional tension culminates in his mother's eventual consent, not without a promise for Frank to maintain his integrity in the face of battle. As the story progresses, Frank prepares to leave home, filled with both excitement and trepidation, thus setting the stage for his adventures as a soldier. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Juvenile fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19999
999			_c61302 _d61302