02472cam a22003493u 4500 25492 UtSlPG 20260610133602.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Peck, George W. (George Wilbur), 1840-1916 How Private George W. Peck Put Down the Rebellion : or, The Funny Experiences of a Raw Recruit - 1887 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-05-16 Produced by David Widger "How Private George W. Peck Put Down the Rebellion" by George W. Peck is a humorous account, likely written in the late 19th century, that explores the misadventures of a new recruit during the American Civil War. The narrative follows Private Peck as he shares his experiences, starting from his naive enlistment motivated more by the prospect of a bonus than a true desire to serve. As he describes his clumsy introduction to military life, the book presents a comical perspective on the chaos and absurdity of war. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for Peck's journey as a raw recruit, humorously detailing his confusion over the complexities of military life and the exaggerated tales told by generals in war literature. He enlists with grand expectations of avoiding combat yet finds himself quickly confronted by the grim realities of war, including inadequate living conditions and the sheer unpredictability of his fellow soldiers. The tone is light-hearted, with Peck recounting his first ride on horseback and the humorous misunderstandings that ensue. This chapter establishes Peck’s character as a well-meaning but bumbling recruit who grapples with the absurdities of the military, making it an engaging read for those interested in comedic takes on historical events. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Humorous stories Autobiographical fiction War stories United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction Soldiers -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25492 66493 66493