How Private George W. Peck Put Down the Rebellion or, The Funny Experiences of a Raw Recruit - 1887
By George W. Peck
Length8h 7m
About this audiobook
In "How Private George W. Peck Put Down the Rebellion or, The Funny Experiences of a Raw Recruit," Peck offers a captivating blend of humor and military narrative, reflecting on his experiences as an inexperienced recruit during the American Civil War. This semi-autobiographical work is characterized by its lively prose and comical anecdotes, providing both entertainment and insight into the absurdities of war. It serves as a unique literary artifact that captures the zeitgeist of the post-war period, employing satire to offset the grim realities faced by soldiers, demonstrating how comedy can emerge even in the bleakest circumstances. George W. Peck, a journalist and humorist, utilized his personal experiences to craft this engaging narrative, drawing from his service in the Wisconsin Volunteers. His career in the press and affinity for humor influenced his storytelling technique, allowing him to inject levity into a subject often steeped in sorrow. Peck's background in theater and journalism also enriched his narrative style, facilitating a presentation that resonates with both soldiers' camaraderie and the chaos of battle. Readers looking for a light-hearted yet poignant examination of military life during the Civil War will find Peck's work to be both enlightening and entertaining. This book is highly recommended for those interested in military history, humor literature, and personal narratives that reveal deeper truths through laughter, offering a fresh perspective on war's experience.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length8 hrs 7 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER III.
14CHAPTER XVI.
2CHAPTER IV.
15CHAPTER XVII.
3CHAPTER V.
16CHAPTER XVIII.
4CHAPTER VI.
17CHAPTER XIX.
5CHAPTER VII.
18CHAPTER XX.
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6CHAPTER VIII.
19CHAPTER XXI.
7CHAPTER IX.
20CHAPTER XXII.
8CHAPTER X.
21CHAPTER XXIII.
9CHAPTER XI.
22CHAPTER XXIV.
10CHAPTER XII.
23CHAPTER XXV.
11CHAPTER XIII.
24CHAPTER XXVI.
12CHAPTER XIV.
25CHAPTER XXVII.
13CHAPTER XV.
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