John Townsend Trowbridge

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

The Drummer Boy follows a young boy s determination to enlist in the Civil War, highlighting themes of patriotism, bravery, and personal sacrifice amidst the backdrop of war. The protagonist, a determined boy, faces emotional opposition from his family as he pursues his ambition to serve his country. His conviction in the face of familial concern reveals his sense of duty, even as he struggles with the emotional weight of leaving loved ones behind. His journey of self-discovery explores the complex relationship between duty and love, as he aims to uphold his integrity in battle. As the boy prepares to embark on his path to war, the tension between youthful idealism and the harsh realities of conflict emerges. The novel enhances the internal conflict faced by individuals torn between personal desires and their sense of responsibility, presenting a heartfelt exploration of sacrifice, loyalty, and the courage to stand firm in the pursuit of one s beliefs.

John Townsend Trowbridge (September 18, 1827 - February 12, 1916) was an American author. His novels include Neighbor Jackwood (1857), an antislavery novel; The Old Battle-Ground (1859); Cudjo's Cave (1864); The Three Scouts (1865); Lucy Arlyn (1866); Neighbors' Wives (1867); Coupon Bonds, and Other Stories (1873); and Farnell's Folly. Another is Evening At The Farm. Trowbridge wrote numerous works under the pseudonym of Paul Creyton, including The Midshipman's Revenge (1849), Kate the Accomplice, or, The Preacher and the Burglar (1849), The Deserted Family, or, Wanderings of an Outcast (1853), Father Brighthopes, or, An Old Clergyman's Vacation (1853), Burr Cliff: its Sunshine and its Clouds (1853); Martin Merrivale: His X Mark (1854), Iron Thorpe (1855), Neighbor Jackwood (1857).

John Townsend Trowbridge (September 18, 1827 - February 12, 1916) was an American author. His novels include Neighbor Jackwood (1857), an antislavery novel; The Old Battle-Ground (1859); Cudjo's Cave (1864); The Three Scouts (1865); Lucy Arlyn (1866); Neighbors' Wives (1867); Coupon Bonds, and Other Stories (1873); and Farnell's Folly. Another is Evening At The Farm. Trowbridge wrote numerous works under the pseudonym of Paul Creyton, including The Midshipman's Revenge (1849), Kate the Accomplice, or, The Preacher and the Burglar (1849), The Deserted Family, or, Wanderings of an Outcast (1853), Father Brighthopes, or, An Old Clergyman's Vacation (1853), Burr Cliff: its Sunshine and its Clouds (1853); Martin Merrivale: His X Mark (1854), Iron Thorpe (1855), Neighbor Jackwood (1857).

Reprint of the original, first published in 1876.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1876.