Ramsey Milholland
Paperback
ISBN13: 9782154482192
Publisher: Ottavio Ferrante
Published: Jul 22 2026
Pages: 146
Weight: 0.45
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
isanovelwrittenintheearly 20thcenturythatportraysthe lifeandexperiencesofayoungboynamed Ramsey. The story explores themes of childhood, war, and the transition to adolescence, as seen through Ramsey's interactions with his grandfather, peers, and his own developing identity. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a small town in America, steeped in the traditions and lessons of the past, particularly centering around the solemnity of war commemo rations and the innocence of youth. The opening of the novel introduces us to Ramsey Milholland and his grandfather, who are watching a Decora tion Day parade together. Through their conversation, we witness the in nocent curiosity of Ramsey as he questions his grandfather about the Civil War, showcasing his youthful bravado and naivety. The grandfather reflects on his war experience, revealing complexities in the perspectives of both sol diers and their valor. This blend of earnest dialogue and comedic interludes sets the stage for Ramsey'sjourneythroughchildhood, wherethemesofloy alty, bravery, and the bittersweet nature of growing up begin to emerge. As Ramsey transitions into school life, the narrative foreshadows the trials he will face in navigating friendships and crushes, especially with a girl named Dora Yocum, establishing a groundwork for his development in the story.
Johnnie comes marching homeagain, Hurrah! Hurrah! We'llgive him a hearty welcome then, Hurrah! Hurrah! The men with the cheers, the boys with shouts, The ladies they will all turn out, And we'll all feel gay, when Johnnie comes marching home again! The oldmanand the little boy, hisgrandson, sattogetherintheshadeofthe big walnut tree in the front yard, watching the Decoration Day Parade, as it passed up the long street; and when the last of the veterans was out of sight the grandfather murmured the words of the tune that came drifting back from the now distant band at the head of the procession. Yes, we'll all feel gay when Johnnie comes marching home again, he fin ished, with a musing chuckle. Did you, Grandpa? the boy asked. Did I what? Did youall feel gay when the army got home? It didn'tgethomeallatonce, precisely,thegrandfatherexplained. When the war was over I suppose we felt relieved, more than anything else.
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