02809cam a22003853u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000320012824500550016026400510021530000470026633600260031333700260033933800360036549000420040150000310044350800870047452014470056153400620200865300790207065300770214965300310222670000290225770000330228683000420231985600430236199900190240466684UtSlPG20260610134535.0mcr n260607r20211962utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a62010046  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE2011 aPotter, Israel,d1744-1826?10aLife and Remarkable Adventures of Israel R. Potter 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aThe American experience series, AE-16  aRelease date is 2021-11-07  aSteve Mattern and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"The Life and Remarkable Adventures of Israel R. Potter" by Israel R. Potter is an autobiography written in the early 19th century. This memoir recounts the life of Israel Potter, an American Revolutionary War veteran, detailing his experiences from the battlefield to his struggles as a prisoner of war and later, as a struggling exile in England. The narrative provides insights into the hardships faced by an American soldier after the war, reflecting on themes of loss, resilience, and the American spirit.  The opening of this autobiography sets the stage for Potter's extraordinary life, beginning with his background in Cranston, Rhode Island. Early chapters detail his motivations for leaving home, his enlistment in the Revolutionary War, and his pivotal role in the Battle of Bunker Hill, where he was wounded and subsequently captured by British forces. As he navigates life as a prisoner and later a beggar in England, the narrative highlights his longing for home, his petitions for recognition and support from the American government, and the profound sense of loss he experiences—a stark contrast to the ideals of independence he once fought for. Potter's voice emerges as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by many soldiers in pursuit of liberty, as he reflects on his journey filled with challenges, resilience, and a deep-rooted desire to reconnect with his homeland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited States: Corinth Books, 1962  aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Prisoners and prisons  aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Personal narratives  aPotter, Israel, 1744-1826?1 aKriegel, Leonard,d1933-1 aMelville, Herman,d1819-1891 0aThe American experience series, AE-1640uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66684  c107506d107506