Billy And The Major (1918) - Paperbackby Emma Speed Sampson (Author), William Donahey (Illustrator) ""Billy and the Major"" is a novel written by Emma Speed Sampson and published in 1918. The story is set in the United States during World War I and follows the adventures of a young boy named Billy and his new friend, Major Darrett, a soldier who has been wounded in battle. The two become fast friends and embark on a series of exciting and dangerous missions together, including tracking