Books with title Drums,

"Drums" has been called one of the great novels of the American Revolution. It is also the very human story of Johnny Fraser, a boy of North Carolina, who joined the fight for freedom. It gives a particularly fine portrait of John Paul Jones, of whom the author wrote "...he was a far greater man than he ever had a chance to show." One of the most thrilling chapters is the famous naval battle--in which Johnny Fraser is with John Paul Jones on the Bonhomme Richard.

A very simple introduction to various types of drums, their history, what they sound like, what they look like, and how they are played. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions and sidebars, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an introduction to the author.

"Drums" starts out set in North Carolina and features Johnny Fraser as the main character. Johnny is the son of a well-to-do Scottish immigrant with expectations of becoming a gentleman and dreams of adventure. The story begins when Johnny is a boy, and depicts his growth into a young man during the time of the American Revolution. Wyeth contributes nine full page color illustrations, as well as a small black and white drawing at the opening of each of the 47 chapters.