02482cam a22003253u 4500 62589 UtSlPG 20260610134437.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 00006372 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Comstock, Harriet T. (Harriet Theresa), 1860-1943 Molly, the Drummer Boy: A Story of the Revolution Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-07-09 E-text prepared by Richard Tonsing, David Garcia, Betty Haertling, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) "Molly, the Drummer Boy: A Story of the Revolution" by Harriet T. Comstock is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the American Revolutionary War and follows a young protagonist, Robert Shirtliffe, who disguises himself as a boy named Molly to enlist as a drummer in the Continental Army. The narrative explores themes of bravery, sacrifice, and identity within the backdrop of the fight for American independence. The plot begins with Debby Mason, who longs for her father, Bill Mason, a soldier struggling with alcoholism. After her father's departure to join the fight, Debby takes on the disguise of a boy to join the army and honor her father's legacy, ultimately becoming known as Molly. As the story unfolds, Molly endures battles, encounters the hardships of war, and meets important historical figures like General Washington. With a focus on personal growth and the impact of war on individuals, Molly's journey reveals her inner strength as she strives to find her father and prove her worth, leading her to unexpected connections and a profound sense of duty. The story culminates in a series of sacrifices that deeply intertwine the fates of Molly, her father, and Debby as they navigate the challenges of love, loss, and courage during the revolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile fiction Wager-Smith, Curtis https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62589 103413 103413