10 - Narrative of a Revolutionary Soldier by Joseph Plumb Martin

At just a teenager, Joseph Plumb Martin joined the Continental Army, embarking on an eight-year journey through the trials and tribulations of the Revolutionary War as an enlisted man. His vivid memoirs capture the harsh realities of war, including the bitter cold, relentless hunger, and the heart-wrenching loss of comrades, alongside the long marches and the ever-present fear of battle. Yet, amidst the chaos, he shares lighter moments of fishing, hunting, and even charming encounters with a saucy miss. Martins narrative offers a unique glimpse into American life during this pivotal period and stands out as one of the most comprehensive accounts of the Revolutionary War from a privates perspective. The book has since been republished under the titles Private Yankee Doodle and Memoir of a Revolutionary Soldier. (Summary by Barry Eads) This recording is based on a hard copy of the book, as no online version was available at the time it was recorded.