The Adventures of a Revolutionary Soldier

By: Joseph Plumb Martin

Narrated by: Phillip Withers

The Adventures of a Revolutionary Soldier is the recollections of Joseph Plumb Martin (1760-1850), who in June 1776 enlisted in the Continental Army to fight the English during the American War for Independence when he was only 15 years old. He endured the battles of New York, White Plains, Kipp’s Bay, Redbank, Valley Forge, the siege of Yorktown, and the surrender of Cornwallis.

This narrative, written when Martin was 70, recounts the hunger, cold, the loss of life, and the fear of battle that accompanied the author and his fellows in their struggle across the mid-Atlantic states. This book is the most thorough description of the Revolutionary War by an enlisted man and serves as excellent first-hand source material for the American Revolution.

Public Domain (P)2019 Museum Audiobooks

Joseph Plumb Martin is awesome!!!

everyone needs to read this book! most revolutionary historians quote him often. he details the life of a revolutionary soldier nearly from the start of the war to the end. it is a fascinating look at the daily grind of the common man and gives great insight as to why he stayed in the army even when he was starting beyond humanly possible, freezing beyond humanly possible, and in danger beyond belief
A true American hero everyone needs to know. he is every mans man
Additionally, despite the hardships he is entertainingly funny and witty and the book was a joy to read as you can get a very good sense of Joseph's good nature, humor, and character for his entertaining way of writing. quite dead pan at times and quite funnily ironic at others, despite the gravity of the subjects covered I found myself guffawing at times
READ THIS NOW!!!

A Soldier’s Life

Great personal narrative and a VERY rare look at the trials and tribulations of an American soldier during the 8 year struggle for independence.

Amazing story, very monotone voice.

I loved the story, although you will have to listen carefully as it’s written in early English and takes a little bit of a more advanced reader to keep up with what’s happening. I got confused a few times and had to go back. The performer had a very monotone voice throughout which led to sometimes losing focus during listening. He would narrate heavy battle scenes the same way he would narrate boring scenes sitting at camp. That being said I’m glad he narrated this book and I know it wasn’t easy. I would recommend a listen to anyone who’s more interested in history than a page turning novel.

Great story, awful narration

I had to purchase the other version. I couldn’t stand the narration. Sounds emotional empty, computer generated.