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100 1 _aPublic Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County
245 1 2 _aA Soldier's Life on the Western Frontier in 1813
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2021-07-28
508 _aStephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"A Soldier's Life on the Western Frontier in 1813" is a historical account prepared by the staff of the Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County, published in the mid-20th century. This pamphlet serves as a reprint of an anonymous letter that depicts the experiences of an American soldier during the War of 1812. The book encapsulates the themes of military life, hardship, camaraderie, and the challenges faced on the western frontier during this tumultuous period. The content primarily revolves around a soldier's detailed recollections of life in the army, including his perilous march through difficult terrain, the constant threat of attack from Indigenous forces, and the hardships of living without proper supplies. The author shares vivid descriptions of muddy marches, scarcity of food, and the toll of war, alongside moments of companionship and resilience among the troops. Through his narrative, the soldier reflects on the emotional and physical trials of military service while recognizing the shared experiences and bravery of his comrades. The letter conveys both a sense of duty and the stark realities faced by those serving in the frontier army during a significant conflict in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNorthwest, Old -- History
653 _aFrontier and pioneer life -- United States
653 _aUnited States -- Armed Forces -- Military life
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65943
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