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Author: Charles George
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"Bully for the Band!": The Civil War Letters and Diary of Four Brothers in the 10th Vermont Infantry Band

From the commanding call of the bugle at reveille to combat instructions (such as "fix bayonets") to reassuring songs around the campfire at night, music was an integral part of the Civil War soldier's experience. Get "Bully for the Band!" literature books for free.
This volume presents the Civil War writings of Charles, Herbert, Jeremiah and Osman George, four brothers from the town of Newbury, Vermont, who played in the 10th Vermont Infantry regimental band. Their letters and a diary describe the life of an enlisted musician, including forming a band, rehearsals and repertory, performances for officers, troops, and civilians--and battlefield stretcher-bearer duties. Despite the hardships they suffered, including the loss of one brother, their writings (supported by detailed scene-setting narratives Check "Bully for the Band!" our best literature books for 2013. All books are available in pdf format and downloadable from rapidshare, 4shared, and mediafire.

"Bully for the Band!" Download

This volume presents the Civil War writings of Charles, Herbert, Jeremiah and Osman George, four brothers from the town of Newbury, Vermont, who played in the 10th Vermont Infantry regimental band Despite the hardships they suffered, including the loss of one brother, their writings (supported by detailed scene-setting narratives

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