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How Private George W. Peck Put Down The Rebellion

by George Wilbur Peck

In the midst of chaos, one man's wit stood as a formidable weapon. "How Private George W. Peck Put Down The Rebellion" unveils a hidden gem of Civil War history, penned by the irrepressible George Wilbur Peck. As the cannon smoke of the rebellion thickened, Private Peck found an unconventional way to wield his power—a sharp, irreverent humor that cut through the tension like a saber. In this captivating memoir, embark on a journey with Private Peck, a soldier whose wit was as sharp as his bayonet. With a knack for turning even the direst situations into uproarious anecdotes, Peck's narrative takes you from the battlefields to the bivouacs, offering a unique perspective on the Civil War's grueling trials and camaraderie. As you follow his escapades, you'll witness the remarkable impact of humor on the human spirit during times of conflict. "How Private George W. Peck Put Down The Rebellion" is a testament to the indomitable power of laughter amidst the ravages of war.

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Language

English

Original Language

English

Published In

1887

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George Wilbur Peck

United States

George Wilbur Peck was an American writer and politician from Wisconsin. He was born in Henderson, New York, on September 28, 1840. He moved to Wisconsin in 1854 and settled in Ripon. He was educated...

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01 - The War Literature of the 'Century' is very Confusing
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01 - The War Literature of the 'Century' is very Confusing
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02 - I Am Rudely Awakened from Dreams of Home
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03 - I Describe a Deadly Encounter
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04 - I Yearn for a Furlough
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05 - The Funeral of the Colored Cook
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06 - I Capture 'Jeff'
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07 - 'Boots and Saddles'
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08 - Three Days Without Food!
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09 - Bacon and Hard-tack
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10 - Yearnings for Military Fame
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11 - I am Detailed to Build a Bridge
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12 - I am Instructed to Capture and Search a Female Smuggler
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13 - The Female Smuggler Episode Makes Me Famous
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14 - Military Attire
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15 - My Experience as a Sick Man
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16 - My Varied Experiences in the Hospital
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17 - Thanksgiving Dinner with the 'Rebel Angel'
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18 - My Sickness and Hospital Experiences Have Spoiled Me for a Soldier
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19 - I am Detailed to Drive a Six-Mule Team
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20 - I Demonstrate that Gambling Does Not Pay
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21 - I Go on a Scouting Expedition
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22 - The Spotted Horse
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23 - Tells How the Chaplain was Paralyzed by the Spotted Circus-Horse
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24 - Mingled Reminiscences
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25 - Our Party of Recruits own the Earth
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26 - I Strike Another Soft-Snap, Which is Harder Than Any Snap Heretofore
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27 - A Short Story About a Pair of Boots, Showing the Monumental Gall of their Owner.
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