New PDF release: “Bully for the Band!”: The Civil War Letters and Diary of

By Charles George,Herbert George,Jere George,Osman George,James A. Davis

ISBN-10: 0786466863

ISBN-13: 9780786466863

From the commanding name of the bugle at reveille to wrestle directions (such as “fix bayonets”) to reassuring songs round the campfire at evening, tune used to be a vital part of the Civil warfare soldier’s adventure. This quantity offers the Civil conflict writings of Charles, Herbert, Jeremiah and Osman George, 4 brothers from the city of Newbury, Vermont, who performed within the tenth Vermont Infantry regimental band. Their letters and a diary describe the lifetime of an enlisted musician, together with forming a band, rehearsals and repertory, performances for officials, troops, and civilians—and battlefield stretcher-bearer tasks. regardless of the hardships they suffered, together with the lack of one brother, their writings (supported by way of designated scene-setting narratives via editor Davis) demonstrate the Georges’ fraternal bond that sustained them emotionally and ensured they might proceed to serve their comrades in battle.

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