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Belonging to the Army: Camp Followers and Community During the American Revolution

by Holly A. Mayer
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Belonging to the Army: Camp Followers and Community During the American Revolution - Thryft
Belonging to the Army: Camp Followers and Community During the American Revolution - Thryft

Unveiling the Revolution's unseen support system.

If you're drawn to untold perspectives of history, "Belonging to the Army" might just be the missing piece in your Revolutionary War puzzle. Holly A. Mayer sheds light on the essential civilians who've long been overshadowed by soldiers' tales. Their struggle and dedication to support the Continental Army reveals a depth of patriotism and community resilience that's both enlightening and inspiring. This book could change the way you view the war's home-front heroes.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Belonging to the Army: Camp Followers and Community During the American Revolution

by Holly A. Mayer
$17.90 Now $12.90 Save 28% more
ISBN: 9781570033391
Authors: Holly A. Mayer
Publisher: University of South Carolina Press
Date of Publication: 1999-08-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Personal Development, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Memoir, Social Justice, Biography, Leadership, American History, Historical, War, European History
Goodreads rating: 3.87
(rated by 31 readers)

Description

Chronicles the identities and importance of civilians to the American Revolutionary War effort. Reveals the identity and importance of the civilians now referred to as camp followers, whom Holly A. Mayer calls the forgotten revolutionaries of the War for American Independence. They provided necessary supplies, services, and emotional support to the troops of the Continental Army. Sorry! Book description for this title is not available.
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Unveiling the Revolution's unseen support system.

If you're drawn to untold perspectives of history, "Belonging to the Army" might just be the missing piece in your Revolutionary War puzzle. Holly A. Mayer sheds light on the essential civilians who've long been overshadowed by soldiers' tales. Their struggle and dedication to support the Continental Army reveals a depth of patriotism and community resilience that's both enlightening and inspiring. This book could change the way you view the war's home-front heroes.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.