Caleb Haskell's Diary, May 5, 1775-May 30, 1776: A Revolutionary Soldier's Record Before Boston And With Arnold's Quebec Expedition

By Lothrop Withington and Caleb Haskell

Book Overview

Caleb Haskell's Diary, May 5, 1775-May 30, 1776: A Revolutionary Soldier's Record Before Boston And With Arnold's Quebec Expedition is a historical book that offers an intimate glimpse into the life of a soldier during the American Revolution. The book is a transcription of the diary of Caleb Haskell, a young man from Massachusetts who served in the Continental Army during the early years of the war.The diary covers a period of just over a year, from May 1775 to May 1776, and documents Haskell's experiences before and during the Siege of Boston and the ill-fated Quebec Expedition led by General Benedict Arnold. Haskell's entries provide a firsthand account of the day-to-day life of a soldier, including descriptions of battles, marches, and camp life.The diary also offers insight into the personal thoughts and feelings of Haskell, who was only 18 years old when he began writing. He writes about his fears, his hopes, and his struggles with homesickness and illness. The book includes an introduction by editor John C. Dann, who provides historical context and background information on Haskell and the events he witnessed.Overall, Caleb Haskell's Diary, May 5, 1775-May 30, 1776 is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the experiences of ordinary soldiers during the American Revolution. It is a must-read for anyone interested in this period of American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163703559
• ISBN13: 9781163703557
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"