Soldier of the American Revolution: A Visual Reference

by Denis Hambucken, Bill Payson

The life of the average soldier at the onset of the American Revolution in words and photographs. In 1775, at the beginning of the American War of Independence, the men who stood up to the British Regulars were men and boys, farmers, laborers, and artisans. Most procured their own weapons and fought without pay against overwhelming odds. Th is book offers modern readers a colorful glimpse into the day-to-day conditions of an average soldier through photographs of actual artifacts and exacting, historically accurate reproductions of soldiers’ clothing, supplies, and equipment.

While other books examine the American Revolution from a political, military, or tactical perspective, this book focuses on day-to-day life and the human experience of the Revolutionary War soldier, the everyman who fought and won freedom for us all. 30+ full-color photographs

64 pages, Paperback

First published October 3, 2011

Reviews

[JC · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple quick read but useful in the info of the everyday "soldier" (i.e. blacksmith, butcher, farmer, cobbler, cooper.....)

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

While written with the intent on simplicity and judicious use of imagery to catch the eye, the book is still quite good. It contains an simple over view of the war but goes into detail in regards to basic weapons or clothing of the common militia.
Its worth the ten minutes of reading time by young or old.