Taps (1915)

Taps is a book written by Franz Adam Beyerlein and originally published in 1915. The book is a historical account of the origins and evolution of the military bugle call known as ""Taps."" Beyerlein traces the roots of the call back to the early 19th century and explores its use during the American Civil War, as well as its adoption as a standard part of military funerals and other ceremonies. The book also delves into the symbolism and significance of Taps, and includes a musical score and lyrics for the call. Overall, Taps provides a fascinating look at the history and cultural importance of this iconic military tradition.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.