This remarkable memoir stands as one of the most celebrated primary source documents from America's Revolutionary War. It captures the ordinary yet exceptional experiences of a young soldier in Washington's army with striking authenticity.

This fourth edition has been sensitively edited for modern readers and features expanded maps, a more extensive bibliography, and a new Afterword by Karen Guenther exploring film portrayals of the continental soldier. Edited by a leading authority on the Revolutionary period, this classic account brings fresh perspective to the lived experiences of those who fought for American independence. Essential reading for history enthusiasts and anyone seeking to understand the human dimension of the Revolution.