Harper's Round Table, March 9, 1897

"Harper's Round Table, March 9, 1897" by Various is a piece of youth-focused entertainment that presents the tale of Tom Rodman, a fifteen-year-old American boy immersed in the Franco-Prussian War while residing in Germany with Professor Schinkel. This story begins with Tom witnessing German soldiers march through town igniting his dreams of becoming a soldier himself. As Tom becomes friends with Corporal Kutchke and observes the soldiers, his desire for adventure intensifies, leading him to disguise himself as a soldier. Driven by youthful determination and the allure of war, he embarks on a quest for heroism, hoping to find his place amidst the conflict and fight alongside his new companions.