02180cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500340014426400510017830000470022933600260027633700260030233800360032850000310036450800290039552012820042453400450170665300460175170000380179785600430183531901UtSlPG20260610133728.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aLever, Charles,d1806-187210aTom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-04-06  aProduced by David Widger  a"Tom Burke Of 'Ours', Volume I" by Charles James Lever is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book is set against the backdrop of military life during the Napoleonic Wars in France and revolves around themes of family, loss, and personal struggle. The main character, Tom Burke, is a young boy navigating a tumultuous period in his life as he deals with the impending death of a parent while reflecting on the dynamics of his family, particularly in contrast to his favored older brother.  The opening of "Tom Burke Of 'Ours'" introduces us to the protagonist Tom as he travels to his father's house after receiving a summons. The atmosphere is bleak, with descriptions of cold weather and an unwelcoming home awaiting Tom, who experiences feelings of neglect and isolation from his family. As he arrives, he learns about his father's critical condition and the somber reality of his family ties. Tom’s emotional turmoil is palpable as he reflects on his relationships, particularly the favoritism toward his brother and the absence of affection from his father. The narrative sets the stage for Tom's journey of self-discovery and resilience amidst adversity as he confronts his family's legacy and his own aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFrance -- History -- 1789-1900 -- Fiction1 aBrowne, Hablot Knight,d1815-188240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31901