A Civil War Drummer Boy: The Diary of William Bircher 1861-1865

This book includes exceprts from the diary of William Bircher, a fifteen year old Minnesotan who was a drummer with the Second Minnesota Regiment in the Civil War. Some of the major battles that he participated in include Chickamauga, Chattanooga and Sherman's March to Atlanta. The diary is supplemented with sidebars providing background information, suggested activities, and other resources.