About this title: This memoir, previously published as "Private Yankee Doodle", is a first-hand account by Revolutionary War soldier Joseph Plumb Martin. A 16-year-old private in the Continental Army, he narrates his true adventures traversing the mid-Atlantic colonies, from Connecticut over to Pennsylvania and down through Delaware with his compatriots.
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Signet Classics
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780451528117ISBN:0451528115
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Signet Classics
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780451528117ISBN:0451528115
Description: Very Good. 0451528115 Editorial Reviews Product Description In this first-hand account of the Revolutionary War, Joseph Plumb Martin narrates his true adventures as an eighteen-year-old private in the Continental Army-and gives a rare glimpse of the earthy beginnings of our nation's history. read more
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Signet Classics
Date Published: 2001-09-01
ISBN-13:9780451528117ISBN:0451528115
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Signet Classics
Date Published: 2001-09-01
ISBN-13:9780451528117ISBN:0451528115
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Binding: Mass-market paperback
Publisher: Signet Classics
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780451528117ISBN:0451528115
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Description: The Declaration of Independence is barely a year old--and a motley band of farmers and city folk, beggars and gentlemen, makes up the army of a newborn country. Joseph Plumb Martin, once a sixteen-year-old private in the Continental Army of the Rev... read more
"Joseph Plumb Martin reflects towards the end of his life on his days as a soldier during the Revolutionary War. His thoughts cover his intense sufferings, particularly the struggle with starvation, but also with a few fierce battles, close-calls, and the general mischief that a young adult is wont to get into.
Martin has a wonderful sense of humor and, provided that the reader can discern what he is talking about, is apt make one laugh on some of his hijinks or playful introspections, even when acknowledging his multiple brushes with death. The ultimate realization in this book is that while the Revolutionary War is often recognized as a "clean" and "noble" occurance, it was often anything but. There was mass dissention amongst patriots and a surprisingly low level of support for the cause of independence, as well as lackluster support of American troops on behalf of the fledgling country."
"Wow! What a an amazing book! This is a first-hand account of the Revolutionary War as told by a lowly, private who helped with the grunt work of the war that won our freedom. Such a unique and heart-wrenching perspective. This is not an ode to General Washington, or a discussion of strategic moves by the contending sides. It is just the story of one man's experiences during the war. Loved the humor and and the sarcasm sprinkled throughout."
"Ever wonder why one of the boundry roads at Valley Forge is called Joseph Plumb Martin Road - read this and not only discover that but insight into our war of independance that you will never learn at school."
"I can't believe I forgot to add this book! Joseph Martin's account of his experiences in the Revolutionary War (from Long Island to Yorktown) are a must read for any history buff. Martin got through the war using his sense of humor, and it comes out pricelessly in his memoirs. If I could recommend one book on the American Revolution, it would be this one."
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