Ordinary Courage
The Revolutionary War Adventures of Joseph Plumb Martin
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Publisher Description
This remarkable memoir is one of the most celebrated documents to emerge from the tumult of America’s Revolutionary War. The ordinary and yet exceptional experiences of a young soldier in Washington’s army are given a new life in this fourth edition, sensitively edited for a modern readership.
Classic primary source on the Revolutionary War Edited by a leading US authority on the period Now with extra maps and a more extensive bibliography Includes a new Afterword by Karen Guenther on film portrayals of the continental soldier
Customer Reviews
Ordinary Courage
Little did I realize that such a narrative existed, enjoyed very much. As a combat enlisted Marine in Vietnam 1967-68 one could see the comparison ( not as dreadful as Martin) as to to the needs of lower ranked personnel. How certain supplies were diverted by higher ranked officials and sold to Vietnamese officials, which in turn some sold back to us at a huge profit.
I travel around Maine, New Hampshire and may look up the location of JPM's grave.