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The Drummer's Coat

By Sir J. W. Fortescue
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The narrative unfolds in a small Devon valley village and the old family estate, centering on a faded child's drummer's coat kept among relics of a Light Dragoon killed in the Peninsular campaigns. Local memories, heirlooms and gossip link the garment to a series of incidents: domestic scenes at the Hall, a child's mysterious loss of speech attributed to a supposed witch, and accounts of military service that illuminate a relation's wartime exploits. The tale mixes rural description, family portraiture and period military detail, shifting between quiet village life, personal tragedy, and recollected battle anecdotes to explain how the coat became a household legend.

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Sir J. W. Fortescue

Sir John William Fortescue was a British historian and military writer, renowned for his extensive works on the history of the British Army. His notable contributions include "A History of the British Army," which spans multiple volumes and provides a comprehensive overview of military campaigns and developments. Fortescue's scholarly approach and detailed analysis have made his works significant in the field of military history. In addition to his historical writings, he also authored fiction, such as "The Drummer's Coat" and "The Story of a Red Deer," showcasing his versatility as a writer. His lectures at Trinity College, Cambridge, further reflect his commitment to education and the dissemination of military knowledge.

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