The Recollections of a Drummer-Boy

"The Recollections of a Drummer-Boy" by Henry Martyn Kieffer is a memoir that transports readers to the American Civil War through the eyes of Harry, a young and eager drummer boy. We follow Harry as he transitions from a regular schoolboy, stirred by the patriotic fervor of his peers and the unfolding war, to a determined enlistee who eventually convinces his father to let him serve. His story chronicles his time in the army, presenting a child's perspective on the war's excitement and grim realities, capturing the essence of army life and Harry's personal development amidst significant historical events.