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Museum of the American Revolution

Ordinary Courage: The Revolutionary War Adventures of Joseph Plumb Martin cover image

Ordinary Courage: The Revolutionary War Adventures of Joseph Plumb Martin cover image

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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.
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