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Memoir of a Revolutionary soldier: the narrative of Joseph Plumb Martin [Kindle Edition] (edição 2019)

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The diary of a young Connecticut farmer, who fought against the British in the Revolutionary War.
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Título:Memoir of a Revolutionary soldier: the narrative of Joseph Plumb Martin [Kindle Edition]
Autores:Joseph Plumb Martin
Informação:[] : Blunderbuss Printing, 2019
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Etiquetas:PROVISIONAL RECORD, Martin (Joseph Plumb), Soldiers, Revolution (1775-1783) Biography, History, Personal narratives, United States

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I've had this book for awhile, but was inspired by a recent Father's Day trip (thanks to my children!) to the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia to read it. The museum has a rare first edition of the book, as well as a life-size figure of the author on display.
The author was 16 years old when he enlisted in a Connecticut regiment, and he stayed for the duration of the war (1776-1783). This book gives a very fine story of the life of a private (later a sergeant) in the Revolutionary War. He did not perform any notable heroics or deeds, and doesn't write about the history of the battles that he participated in. He only gives a story of what he saw and did. When Joseph was 70, he wrote this book from a journal that he kept (sadly, now lost). His story is filled with humor, sarcasm, sadness, and heroics. At times he does silly (and dangerous) things, but remember, he was a teenager at the time.
Reading the book, you wonder why the soldiers stayed with the army. Only paid a couple of times throughout the war, hardly given any clothing, treated poorly, going days without food, and when fed given bad food that wouldn't even be considered enough to live on. Marching for hours on end. And then facing battles! Sadly too, the soldiers were never given the pay they earned, nor the 100 acres of land that they were promised when enlisting.
It was interesting to me when Joseph traveled through my home state (Delaware), and mentions towns and places that I am familiar with. And surprisingly he encounters a multiracial family in Wilmington (DE), something he had never seen before (and I'm sure very unusual at that time). A funny event-when at Yorktown (near the end of the war) he meets George Washington, but doesn't recognize him! It is dark, and Washington is just walking by himself talking to the soldiers. Not until some officers address Washington does he realize who it is!
This book is now considered a classic memoir of the war. There are many histories of the American Revolution, but not very many from a soldiers point-of-view. It is well written, very enjoyable, interesting, and is not dated. And you don't have to be a hard-core history buff to enjoy it.
Note: Do not buy a "CreateSpace" edition, like I did. There are typos, and one chapter ends in the middle of a sentence.
And if you live near Philadelphia, make it a point to visit the Museum of the American Revolution-it is well worth it! ( )
  CRChapin | Jul 8, 2023 |
I was a little worried this book would be difficult to read, but it was surprisingly well-written, funny, and had a lot of attitude! (Of course I realize much of it had to have been "edited" for spelling and the like.)

Having spent the last few years reading biographies of our Founding Fathers, books on the Constitution, and books on the Revolution in general, it was clear that this book is heavily referenced by other authors, certainly when it comes to the plight of the Continental soldier. And what a plight it was. I've no doubt that much of what Martin describes is accurate, most especially when it comes to the lack of "victuals," clothing, and shelter from which these men suffered.

The anecdotes Martin offers are both harrowing and amusing. He's not above poking fun at himself when he's done something questionable (like climb up a shear mountain face only to get hundreds of feet up before realizing he can't reach the summit).

If you've avoided this book because you're afraid of its perceived 18th century language differences or that it would be boring, I assure you that's not the case at all. ( )
1 vote Jarratt | Jan 23, 2018 |
A classic must-read for any Rev. War enthusiast. It provides great insight to what a soldier endured throughout the war. ( )
  tiredpof3 | Dec 6, 2013 |
This book appealed to me as it was a rare available narrative by a common soldier from the American Revolution. Having read several narratives from Civil War era privates, some of which were excellent, I was quite disappointed with this work.

Mr. Martin's account focuses almost exclusively on mundane or trivial matters which soon become so repetitious than the reader's interest wanes. Perhaps worse, Mr. Martin provides no insights or commentary on any battles or events of importance. In short, after reading this narrative I had no better insights into the War than before I began. ( )
  la2bkk | Oct 18, 2013 |
A story of a young boy who rides off to join the continental Army and the war for American independence. This book takes the reader into the battle and behind the earthworks in some of America's most important battles for American independence. Along the way our protagonist Joseph meets many famous American heroes such as George Washington. This is not a in depth historians perspective of the American revolution but it is a great way to educate and inspire young students to learn about American history. ( )
  ertreada | Mar 12, 2012 |
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