| Author |
Peck, George W. (George Wilbur), 1840-1916 |
| Title |
How Private George W. Peck Put Down the Rebellion
or, The Funny Experiences of a Raw Recruit - 1887
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"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.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Humorous stories
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| Subject |
Autobiographical fiction
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| Subject |
War stories
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Soldiers -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
25492 |
| Release Date |
May 16, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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