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Title:
Si Klegg, Book 1
His Transformation from a Raw Recruit to a Veteran
Note: Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Si Klegg, Book 1" by John McElroy is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows the character Si Klegg, a young recruit in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Through a blend of humor and realism, it explores Si's transformation from an inexperienced recruit to a seasoned soldier, detailing the trials and tribulations he faces along the way. The opening of the novel introduces Si Klegg as he prepares to head to war, showcasing his eagerness and the assortment of items he gathers for his journey. His family and friends contribute practical items, sentimental keepsakes, and humorous necessities to his knapsack, highlighting both the seriousness and the absurdities of preparing for military life. As Si embarks on his journey, he quickly discovers the physical demands of marching, the challenges of army rations, and the comradery of fellow soldiers, setting the stage for the humorous yet poignant adventures that lie ahead in his military experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: McElroy, John, 1846-1929
EBook No.: 31771
Published: Mar 25, 2010
Downloads: 94
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
Subject: Indiana -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Si Klegg, Book 1
His Transformation from a Raw Recruit to a Veteran
Note: Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Si Klegg, Book 1" by John McElroy is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows the character Si Klegg, a young recruit in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Through a blend of humor and realism, it explores Si's transformation from an inexperienced recruit to a seasoned soldier, detailing the trials and tribulations he faces along the way. The opening of the novel introduces Si Klegg as he prepares to head to war, showcasing his eagerness and the assortment of items he gathers for his journey. His family and friends contribute practical items, sentimental keepsakes, and humorous necessities to his knapsack, highlighting both the seriousness and the absurdities of preparing for military life. As Si embarks on his journey, he quickly discovers the physical demands of marching, the challenges of army rations, and the comradery of fellow soldiers, setting the stage for the humorous yet poignant adventures that lie ahead in his military experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: McElroy, John, 1846-1929
EBook No.: 31771
Published: Mar 25, 2010
Downloads: 94
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
Subject: Indiana -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.