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100 1 _aPotter, Israel,
_d1744-1826?
245 1 0 _aLife and Remarkable Adventures of Israel R. Potter
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aThe American experience series, AE-16
500 _aRelease date is 2021-11-07
508 _aSteve Mattern and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Corinth Books, 1962
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Prisoners and prisons
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Personal narratives
653 _aPotter, Israel, 1744-1826?
700 1 _aKriegel, Leonard,
_d1933-
700 1 _aMelville, Herman,
_d1819-1891
830 0 _aThe American experience series, AE-16
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66684
999 _c107506
_d107506