Molly the Drummer Boy: A Story of the Revolution is a historical fiction book written by Harriet T. Comstock. The story is set during the American Revolution and follows the journey of a young girl named Molly, who disguises herself as a boy to join the Continental Army as a drummer boy. Molly is determined to fight for her country's freedom and protect her family, who are loyalists to the British Crown. As a drummer boy, Molly experiences the harsh realities of war, including the brutal conditions of camp life, battles, ...
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Molly the Drummer Boy: A Story of the Revolution is a historical fiction book written by Harriet T. Comstock. The story is set during the American Revolution and follows the journey of a young girl named Molly, who disguises herself as a boy to join the Continental Army as a drummer boy. Molly is determined to fight for her country's freedom and protect her family, who are loyalists to the British Crown. As a drummer boy, Molly experiences the harsh realities of war, including the brutal conditions of camp life, battles, and the loss of friends. She also faces the challenge of keeping her true identity a secret and avoiding detection from her fellow soldiers. However, Molly's bravery and determination earn her the respect of her comrades, and she becomes an integral part of the army's success.Throughout the book, Comstock weaves in historical events and figures, such as George Washington and the Battle of Saratoga, to provide a rich and accurate portrayal of the American Revolution. Molly's story also highlights the role of women in the war effort and the sacrifices they made for their country.Overall, Molly the Drummer Boy is a captivating and inspiring tale of courage, perseverance, and patriotism that is sure to captivate readers of all ages.1900. The author writes a word before beginning: Molly was an odd name for a boy, you will say, especially for a soldier boy, and a brave one at that. But before you can understand, you will have to read my story. When you have finished I feel quite sure that you will do what I did after reading the bit of old history; give a hearty thought of thanks to the brave drummer, who, during the war of the Revolution passed like a gleam of brightness, fun-and alas! sadness through the scenes of war and bloodshed; winning the friendship of all, the esteem and consideration of General Washington himself, and lastly a page or so in history. From the past I lead you forth, oh? hero of long ago, and present to you the hero and heroine lovers of today, feeling sure that a warm welcome awaits you.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Molly the Drummer Boy is a beautifully written coming-of-age story about a New England girl during the American revolution. Her mother passed away, and her father joins a group of soldiers leaving town to fight the British. Molly distinguishes herself as a drummer boy and sneaks off to join the rebel troops who surround the English in Boston. The story provides wonderful insights into life of the American soldiers during the revolution and a tender story of bravey by our young hero.
