Fife And Drum At Louisbourg (1899)

Fife And Drum At Louisbourg (1899)

James Macdonald Oxley

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120195982
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''Fife and Drum at Louisbourg'' is a historical novel written by James Macdonald Oxley and published in 1899. The book is set in the mid-18th century during the French and Indian War and follows the adventures of two young boys, Jack and Peter, who join the British army as musicians. The story takes place in Louisbourg, a French fortress located in present-day Nova Scotia, Canada. Jack and Peter are both skilled musicians and are recruited to play the fife and drum for the British troops stationed at Louisbourg. The boys quickly become caught up in the conflict between the British and French forces and find themselves in the middle of battles and sieges. Through their experiences, Jack and Peter learn about the harsh realities of war, the importance of loyalty and courage, and the power of friendship. The novel is a thrilling and engaging tale of adventure and bravery, set against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in North American history. Overall, ''Fife and Drum at Louisbourg'' is a well-written and historically accurate novel that will appeal to readers of all ages who enjoy action-packed stories set in the past.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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