birth and growth of a pure patriotism
in the soul of the hero, and describing the perils and privations, the
battles and marches which he shared with thousands of brave men in the
army of the Potomac.

The author has endeavored to paint a picture of the true soldier, one who
loves his country, and fights for her because he loves her; but, at the
same time, one who is true to himself and his God, while he is faithful to
his patriotic impulses.

The work has been a pleasure to me in its preparation, and I hope it will
not disappoint the reasonable expectation of those partial friends whose
smile is my joy, whose frown is my grief. But, more than all, I trust this
humble volume will have some small influence in kindling and cherishing
that genuine patriotism which must ever be the salvation of our land, the
foundation of our national prosperity and happiness.

WILLIAM T. ADAMS.

DORCHESTER, Feb. 22, 1864.




CONTENTS.

CHAPTER

I. The Battle of Pinchbrook
II. The Somers Family
III. Taming a Traitor
IV. The Committee come out, and Tom goes in
V. The Attic Chamber
VI. The Way is Prepared
VII. A Midnight Adventure
VIII. Signing the Papers
IX. The Departure
X. Company K
XI. In Washington
XII. On to Richmond
XIII. The Battle of Bull Run
XIV. After the Battle
XV. Tom a Prisoner
XVI. A Perplexing Question
XVII. Dinner and Danger
XVIII. The Rebel Soldier
XIX. Through the Gap
XX. Down the Shenandoah
XXI. The Problem of Rations
XXII. The Picket Guard
XXIII. The End of the Voyage
XXIV. Budd's Ferry
XXV. In the Hospital
XXVI. Tom is Sentimental
XXVII. The Confederate Deserter
XXVIII. On the Peninsula
XXIX. The Battle of Williamsburg
XXX. More of the Battle
XXXI. Glory and Victory
XXXII. "Honorable Mention"
XXXIII. Lieutenant Somers and Others




THE SOLDIER BOY;

OR,

TOM SOMERS IN THE ARMY.




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