Thomas Hardy, OM (1840-1928) was best known for his novels that explored life in the semi-fictional county of Wessex. In later life, his poems were also critically regarded. The Trumpet-Major is one of his romances. Это и многое другое вы найдете в книге The Trumpet-Major John Lovedy, a Soldier in the War with Buonaparte and Robert His Brother, First Mate in the Merchant Service