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100 1 _aComstock, Harriet T.
_q(Harriet Theresa),
_d1860-1943
245 1 0 _aMolly, the Drummer Boy: A Story of the Revolution
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-07-09
508 _aE-text prepared by Richard Tonsing, David Garcia, Betty Haertling, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aWager-Smith, Curtis
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62589
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