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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
John McElroy wrote a collection of comic novels, titled 'Si Klegg, ' which were originally printed in the late 1800s. The first volume, "Si Klegg: His Transformation from a Raw Recruit to a Veteran," chronicles the escapades of a youthful soldier in the Union named Si Klegg, as he endures the Civil War. The tale describes Si's progression from a wide-eyed enlistee to a seasoned veteran, detailing his preparation and entrance into battle. Struggles and hurdles confront Si, who experiences friction with authorities, goes head-to-head with Confederate troops, and battles to adjust to his new life as a soldier. While it tackles grave themes, the key feature of the book is a cheerful, nay-saying satire on military backdrop. The memoir offers an idiosyncratic and amusing outlook on the Civil War and the ordeals faced by soldiers from both sides, as witnessed through Si's life. "Si Klegg," an American classic, has remained beloved and enduring over time due to its impact.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
John McElroy wrote a collection of comic novels, titled 'Si Klegg, ' which were originally printed in the late 1800s. The first volume, "Si Klegg: His Transformation from a Raw Recruit to a Veteran," chronicles the escapades of a youthful soldier in the Union named Si Klegg, as he endures the Civil War. The tale describes Si's progression from a wide-eyed enlistee to a seasoned veteran, detailing his preparation and entrance into battle. Struggles and hurdles confront Si, who experiences friction with authorities, goes head-to-head with Confederate troops, and battles to adjust to his new life as a soldier. While it tackles grave themes, the key feature of the book is a cheerful, nay-saying satire on military backdrop. The memoir offers an idiosyncratic and amusing outlook on the Civil War and the ordeals faced by soldiers from both sides, as witnessed through Si's life. "Si Klegg," an American classic, has remained beloved and enduring over time due to its impact.