The Memoirs of a Revolutionary Soldier (eBook)

Joseph Plumb Martin (Autor)

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2023
195 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654771858-1 (EAN)

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Joseph Plumb Martin's 'The Memoirs of a Revolutionary Soldier' is a first-hand account of his experiences as a soldier in the American Revolutionary War. Written in a straightforward and candid style, Martin provides a vivid and detailed description of the harsh realities of war, including battles, camp life, and the struggles of the common soldier. The memoir offers valuable insights into the daily lives and challenges faced by Revolutionary War soldiers, making it a valuable primary source for historians and scholars studying this period in American history. Martin's narrative style is engaging and relatable, allowing readers to connect with his personal experiences and gain a deeper understanding of the sacrifices made during the fight for independence.

Autor

Joseph Plumb Martin (1760–1850) was an American soldier and author, renowned for his firsthand account of the Revolutionary War penned in his later years. Born in Becket, Massachusetts, Martin was the grandson of Pastor Ebenezer Martin and son of a pastor, both influences likely igniting his sense of duty which led him to enlist in the Continental Army at the young age of 15. Serving from 1776 until the war's conclusion in 1783, Martin experienced the trials of battle, encampment, and the camaraderie of fellow soldiers. He later settled into life as a farmer and occasional public servant. In his elder years, Martin authored 'The Memoirs of a Revolutionary Soldier', published in 1830, which presents a vivid and often harrowing depiction of the life of a common soldier during the Revolutionary era. His narrative is appreciated for its detail, humor, and the rare perspective it offers, diverging from the more common accounts by military leaders. Martin's writing holds significant literary value, documenting the resilience and daily struggles faced by ordinary soldiers. It continues to be a valuable resource for historians and readers interested in the Revolutionary War, providing a poignant, personal view of American history.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 11.11.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► Neuzeit (bis 1918)
• Schlagworte: 18th century american history • 18th century conflict • American Revolution • American Revolutionary War memoirs • Bill O'Reilly • Civil War • Colonial America military history • Continental Army soldier narrative • Dixie • Historical military autobiography • historical war accounts • Joseph Plumb Martin autobiography • Ken Follett • Lincoln • military life narratives • Muller’s Report • Personal narratives of war • Primary source American Revolution • primary source texts • Rank-and-File Experience • Revolutionary Generation Insights • revolutionary war history • Revolutionary War personal accounts • ron chernow • Slavery • soldier's memoirs • Trump • United States founding history • War of Independence soldier's diary