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The Recollections of a Drummer-Boy

by Henry Martyn Kieffer

Read the complete The Recollections of a Drummer-Boy by Henry Martyn Kieffer in 29 sections, with a B1–B2 English level estimate.

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About this book

The Recollections of a Drummer-Boy by Henry Martyn Kieffer is available here as a complete, source-verified English public-domain edition. Its catalog subjects include United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories; Pennsylvania -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives. Linden organizes its 29 reading sections for browser reading and estimates the language at B1–B2.

First published
Unknown year
Language
English
Copyright status
Public domain

English level

B1–B2 · Steady progress

The Recollections of a Drummer-Boy is calibrated from 40,957 sampled words across 29 chapters: sentences average 23.8 words, 41.5% exceed 24 words and 4.5% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Sentence rhythm

What the prose asks

Extended sentences averaging 23.8 words, with 18.7% reaching 40 words or more

Vocabulary

What may slow you down

4.5% of sampled words contain nine or more letters; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter

Reading rhythm

Medium commitment

Regular chapter-sized stopping points support a steady plan. About 12 calm 30-minute sessions.

Suggested approach

Read with momentum

Pause at paragraph breaks, restate long sentences in your own words and use the guide for historical context

Best starting point

Begin with chapter one

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CEFR-aligned Linden estimate · high confidence · sampled full text · Calibrated 2026-09-08 · Provisional, not an exam certification.

Table of contents

29 chapters

  1. 01Opening material4 min
  2. 02I. OFF TO THE WAR 152 min
  3. 03XX. IN THE FRONT AT PETERSBURG 2572 min
  4. 04CHAPTER I.17 min
  5. 05CHAPTER II.13 min
  6. 06CHAPTER III.9 min
  7. 07CHAPTER IV.10 min
  8. 08CHAPTER V.4 min
  9. 09CHAPTER VI.11 min
  10. 10CHAPTER VII.16 min
  11. 11CHAPTER VIII.8 min
  12. 12CHAPTER IX.10 min
  13. 13CHAPTER X.21 min
  14. 14CHAPTER XI.6 min
  15. 15CHAPTER XII.10 min
  16. 16CHAPTER XIII.13 min
  17. 17CHAPTER XIV.13 min
  18. 18CHAPTER XV.11 min
  19. 19CHAPTER XVI.6 min
  20. 20CHAPTER XVII.12 min
  21. 21CHAPTER XVIII.9 min
  22. 22CHAPTER XIX.11 min
  23. 23CHAPTER XX.13 min
  24. 24CHAPTER XXI.16 min
  25. 25CHAPTER XXII.8 min
  26. 26CHAPTER XXIII.4 min
  27. 27CHAPTER XXIV.7 min
  28. 28CHAPTER XXV.8 min
  29. 29CHAPTER XXVI.8 min
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