02563cam a22003853u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000540011324500230016726400510019030000470024133600260028833700260031433800360034050000310037650800260040752013390043353400450177265300400181765300520185765300330190965300320194265300330197465300460200765300330205365300310208685600430211799900170216019801UtSlPG20260610133447.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aFortescue, J. W., Sirq(John William),d1859-193314aThe Drummer's Coat 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-11-13  aProduced by Al Haines  a"The Drummer's Coat" by Sir J. W. Fortescue is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the quaint village of Ashacombe in Devon, where the societal dynamics and local lore intertwine, involving themes of war, heritage, and childhood innocence. The narrative centers on the children Dick and Elsie Bracefort, their connection to the village and the legacy of their father, Captain Richard Bracefort, who was lost in battle during the Peninsular War.  The opening of the novel introduces readers to the idyllic setting of Ashacombe, characterized by its picturesque landscape and the beloved Bracefort Hall, which holds the story of the Bracefort family. The chapter presents Dick and Elsie enjoying a simple summer day, filled with local traditions, while hinting at the past events that have shaped their lives. Despite the tranquil exterior, the village is ripe with whispers of witchcraft and superstition, particularly surrounding the mute child Tommy Fry, casting a shadow over the otherwise serene community. As the children navigate their innocent adventures and the adult themes of loss and loyalty loom large, the stage is set for deeper exploration of personal and communal histories tied to the allure of a mysterious drummer's coat on display at the Hall. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction  aChildren -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction  aSoldiers -- Juvenile fiction  aCourage -- Juvenile fiction  aDevotion -- Juvenile fiction  aMentally ill children -- Juvenile fiction  aRecluses -- Juvenile fiction  aWidows -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19801  c61114d61114