TY  - BOOK
AU  - Ober,Frederick A.
TI  - "Old Put" the patriot
AV  - E201 
PY  - 2005///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Putnam, Israel, 1718-1790
N1  - Release date is 2005-11-11; Produced by Graeme Mackreth, Michael Ciesielski and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Old Put" the patriot by Frederick A. Ober is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life of Israel Putnam, a renowned figure from the American Revolutionary War, highlighting his journey from humble beginnings as a farmer to becoming a celebrated soldier and patriot. The narrative emphasizes his courage, tenacity, and various exploits that earned him a lasting place in American history.  The opening of the book introduces Israel Putnam, detailing his birth on January 7, 1718, in Salem Village, Massachusetts, and his formative years growing up in a family of farmers. It recounts his childhood adventures that foreshadowed his future bravery and leadership qualities, such as his daring confrontations with bullies and his resourcefulness in the face of challenges. This section establishes Putnam's character as fearless, hardworking, and deeply rooted in his community, setting the stage for the greater adventures and conflicts he will face in his military career. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17049
ER  -