Bully for the Band!: The Civil War Letters and Diary of Four Brothers in the 10th Vermont Infantry Band - Couverture souple

 
9780786466863: Bully for the Band!: The Civil War Letters and Diary of Four Brothers in the 10th Vermont Infantry Band
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0786466863 ISBN 13 : 9780786466863
Editeur : McFarland & Co Inc, 2012

Synopsis

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. 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 by editor Davis) reveal the Georges' fraternal bond that sustained them emotionally and ensured they would continue to serve their comrades in battle.

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À propos de l?auteur

James A. Davis is a professor of musicology and chair of the Music History Area at the State University of New York, Fredonia. His articles have appeared in American Music, The Journal of Military History, North & South, and the Journal of Band Research.

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Éditeur
McFarland & Co Inc
Date d'édition
2012
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0786466863
ISBN 13 
9780786466863
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
300
Éditeur
George Charles
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