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100 1 _aOtis, James,
_d1848-1912
245 1 0 _aCorporal 'Lige's Recruit: A Story of Crown Point and Ticonderoga
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-07-08
508 _aProduced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aDavis, J. Watson,
_d1870-1959
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33110
999 _c73956
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