Billy And The Major (1918)

Billy and the Major is a novel written by Emma Speed Sampson and published in 1918. The story follows the adventures of Billy, a young boy who lives in a small town in the American South during the Civil War. When Billy's father is called to fight in the war, Billy is left to take care of his family's farm and his sickly mother. One day, Billy meets a Union soldier named Major Sherman, who is injured and lost in the woods. Despite the fact that Major Sherman is an enemy soldier, Billy decides to help him and brings him back to his farm to recover. As the two spend time together, they develop a deep friendship that transcends the war and their differences.As the war rages on, Billy and Major Sherman must navigate the dangers of living in a divided country and the challenges of their friendship. Along the way, they encounter a cast of characters, including Billy's family, his childhood friend, and various soldiers from both sides of the conflict.Billy and the Major is a heartwarming story of friendship, loyalty, and the power of human connection in the face of adversity. Sampson's vivid descriptions of life during the Civil War and her portrayal of the bond between Billy and Major Sherman make this book a timeless classic.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.