<b>A personal first-hand account of life as a Revolutionary War soldier<br></b><br>In this honest and detailed memoir Joseph Plumb Martin narrates his adventures in the army of a newborn country. He recounts the battles hunger and hardship in vivid detail as well as the surprising moments of humor and levity among his fellow soldiers in the Continental Army. This unique account of the American Revolution is perfect for history buffs looking for an often overlooked perspective on the Revolutionary period. <p/><b>With a new afterword by William Chad Stanley</b>