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100 1 _aPeck, George W.
_q(George Wilbur),
_d1840-1916
245 1 0 _aHow Private George W. Peck Put Down the Rebellion :
_bor, The Funny Experiences of a Raw Recruit - 1887
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-05-16
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHumorous stories
653 _aAutobiographical fiction
653 _aWar stories
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
653 _aSoldiers -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25492
999 _c66493
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