How Private George W. Peck Put Down the Rebellion: or, The Funny Experiences of a Raw Recruit - 1887: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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How Private George W. Peck Put Down the Rebellion: or, The Funny Experiences of a Raw Recruit - 1887 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Peck, George W. (George Wilbur) (1840–1916).
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"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.
Book and edition facts
- Title: How Private George W. Peck Put Down the Rebellion: or, The Funny Experiences of a Raw Recruit - 1887
- Author credits: Peck, George W. (George Wilbur) (1840–1916)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Autobiographical fiction
- Humorous stories
- Soldiers -- Fiction
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
- War stories
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: History - American
- Category: Humour
- Children's Book Series
- US Civil War
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