Little Major

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Title

Little Major

Subject

Sheet music
Songs and music
War songs
War--Songs and Music
American Civil War (1861-1865)
Soldiers
Death

Description

"They called him 'Little Major,' the noble drummer boy; The pride of all his regiment, and his commander's joy." Lyrics depict drummer boy seeking and being refused water as he lays dying on the battlefield. Cover image depicts border of song titles and 8 vignettes of life on the home front and battlefield during the Civil War. Back cover contains circular list of song titles for purchase.

Creator

Work, Henry C. (Henry Clay), 1832-1884

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1863

Contributor

Root & Cady

Format

pdf

Language

eng

Identifier

200166
Illinois Sheet Music Collection
K-L

Coverage

Chicago

Original Format

6
33 cm

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