Narrative of a Revolutionary Soldier: Some Adventures, Dangers, and Sufferings of Joseph Plumb Martin
Narrative of a Revolutionary Soldier: Some Adventures, Dangers, and Sufferings of Joseph Plumb Martin
Narrative of a Revolutionary Soldier: Some Adventures, Dangers, and Sufferings of Joseph Plumb Martin
Description
Description
A personal, first-hand account of life as a Revolutionary War soldier
In this honest and detailed memoir, Joseph Plumb Martin narrates his adventures in the army of a newborn country. He recounts the battles, hunger, and hardship in vivid detail, as well as the surprising moments of humor and levity among his fellow soldiers in the Continental Army. This unique account of the American Revolution is perfect for history buffs looking for an often overlooked perspective on the Revolutionary period. With a new afterword by William Chad Stanley
In this honest and detailed memoir, Joseph Plumb Martin narrates his adventures in the army of a newborn country. He recounts the battles, hunger, and hardship in vivid detail, as well as the surprising moments of humor and levity among his fellow soldiers in the Continental Army. This unique account of the American Revolution is perfect for history buffs looking for an often overlooked perspective on the Revolutionary period. With a new afterword by William Chad Stanley
About the Author
About the Author
Thomas Fleming is a distinguished historian and the author of numerous critically acclaimed and bestselling novels. His masterpiece, The Officers' Wives, was an international bestseller with over two million copies sold. His novels Time and Tide and Liberty Tavern were both New York Times bestsellers. He is also the author to the award-winning PBS mini-series Liberty! The American Revolution. A decade ago Fleming was elected a Fellow of the Society of American Historians. He writes frequently for American Heritage Magazine and is contributing editor of the Quarterly Journal of Military History. His most recent non-fiction novel is Duel: Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and the Future of America. Thomas Fleming lives in New York City.
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Signet Book
Pub date:
2010-06-01
Length:
288 pages
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