02436cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000280011324500690014126400510021030000470026133600260030833700260033433800360036050000310039650801850042752012980061253400450191065300740195570000330202985600430206299900170210533110UtSlPG20260610133745.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aOtis, James,d1848-191210aCorporal 'Lige's Recruit: A Story of Crown Point and Ticonderoga 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-07-08  aProduced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"Corporal 'Lige's Recruit: A Story of Crown Point and Ticonderoga" by James Otis is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story explores the American Revolutionary War, centering on the experiences of young recruits in the militia, especially focusing on a boy named Isaac Rice and his mentor, Corporal Elijah Watkins, known as "Corporal 'Lige." The narrative delves into themes of patriotism, youth, and military adventure as the characters prepare to seize the fort at Ticonderoga.  The opening of the story introduces a spirited atmosphere in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, in May 1775, as the townspeople buzz with excitement over a committee's arrival to recruit soldiers for a crucial mission. Isaac Rice, a fourteen-year-old boy eager for adventure, is drawn to Corporal 'Lige, who shares his past military experience and now seeks to assist in the upcoming expedition. The recruitment serves as a backdrop to their budding relationship as Isaac navigates his excitement and apprehension about war, while Corporal 'Lige provides guidance and knowledge about Ticonderoga and its significance. The dynamic between the seasoned soldier and the young recruit sets the stage for the unfolding drama of war and the quest for glory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile fiction1 aDavis, J. Watson,d1870-195940uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33110  c73956d73956