The Military Journals Of Two Private Soldiers, 1758-1775

by Lemuel Lyon, Samuel Haws, Abraham Tomlinson

Book Overview

""The Military Journals Of Two Private Soldiers, 1758-1775"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Lemuel Lyon. The book is a compilation of two journals written by two private soldiers who served in the British army during the mid-18th century. The first journal is from the French and Indian War, which took place between 1758 and 1760, and the second journal is from the American Revolutionary War, which took place between 1775 and 1783.The book offers a unique perspective on the wars as it is written from the point of view of two ordinary soldiers rather than a high-ranking officer or historian. The journals provide a detailed account of the daily life of a soldier, including their experiences in battle, their relationships with other soldiers, and their interactions with civilians.The first journal follows the experiences of Private Lemuel Lyon during the French and Indian War, as he served in the British army under General James Wolfe. The second journal follows the experiences of Private Ebenezer Wild during the American Revolutionary War, as he served in the British army under General Thomas Gage.The book also includes an introduction by the editor, Edward G. Lengel, which provides historical context and background information on the two wars. Overall, ""The Military Journals Of Two Private Soldiers, 1758-1775"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in military history, particularly from the perspective of ordinary soldiers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163258164
• ISBN13: 9781163258163
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"