With Trumpet and Drum

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With Trumpet and Drum

by Eugene Field

EN·~1 hours·52 chapters

Chapters

52 total

With·Trumpet·and·Drum

0:24

WITH TRUMPET AND DRUM

2:16

THE SUGAR-PLUM TREE

1:23

KRINKEN

1:30

THE NAUGHTY DOLL

1:18

NIGHTFALL IN DORDRECHT

1:11

INTRY-MINTRY

1:49

PITTYPAT AND TIPPYTOE

1:47

BALOW, MY BONNIE

0:44

THE HAWTHORNE CHILDREN

2:09
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Description

A lively assortment of verses greets listeners, beginning with a playful march of trumpets and drums that captures the exuberance of children’s games and the warmth of a welcoming heart. The collection moves from bright, rhythmic chants to tender lullabies, weaving tales of magical sugar‑plum trees, chocolate cats, and gingerbread guardians that invite imaginations to wander into sweet, dream‑filled gardens. Each poem offers a snapshot of simple joys, from seaside adventures to gentle folk songs that echo the rhythms of everyday life.

Rooted in the charm of the late‑19th century, the poems retain a timeless quality that feels both nostalgic and fresh. Their melodic language and vivid imagery make them perfect for quiet moments, bedtime listening, or a brief escape into childhood wonder. Whether you’re seeking a soothing rhyme or a spirited march, the anthology provides a comforting tapestry of sound and story for listeners of all ages.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (64K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Charlene Taylor, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

Jul 14, 2020

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Eugene Field

Eugene Field

1850–1895

Known as the “Poet of Childhood,” he blended playful imagination, gentle humor, and memorable rhythms in poems that still charm young readers. His lively newspaper writing and beloved verses made him one of America’s most popular literary figures of the late nineteenth century.

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