Diary of William Bircher A Civil War Drummer |
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Author:
| Bircher, William |
Series title: | First-Person Histories Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4765-4195-2 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2014 |
Publisher: | Capstone
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Imprint: | Capstone Press |
Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $27.99 |
Book Description:
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In 1861 William Bircher joined the Union Army to help fight the Civil War. Too young to be a soldier, William was a drummer. He witnessed the many hardships of war--long marches, severe cold, hunger, disease, and the great loss of lives. Through it all, 15-year-old William recorded his experiences in his diary. Follow his story of challenges and triumphs.
In 1861 William Bircher joined the Union Army to help fight the Civil War. Too young to be a soldier, William was a drummer. He witnessed the many hardships of war--long marches, severe cold, hunger, disease, and the great loss of lives. Through it all, 15-year-old William recorded his experiences in his diary. Follow his story of challenges and triumphs.