Project Gutenberg 2021-07-28 Public domain in the USA. 125 Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County Fort Wayne (Ind.). Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County Allen County (Ind.). Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County Fort Wayne Public Library Ft. Wayne Public Library Emerine J. Hamilton Reading Room A Soldier's Life on the Western Frontier in 1813 Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "A Soldier's Life on the Western Frontier in 1813" is a historical account prepared by the staff of the Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County, published in the mid-20th century. This pamphlet serves as a reprint of an anonymous letter that depicts the experiences of an American soldier during the War of 1812. The book encapsulates the themes of military life, hardship, camaraderie, and the challenges faced on the western frontier during this tumultuous period. The content primarily revolves around a soldier's detailed recollections of life in the army, including his perilous march through difficult terrain, the constant threat of attack from Indigenous forces, and the hardships of living without proper supplies. The author shares vivid descriptions of muddy marches, scarcity of food, and the toll of war, alongside moments of companionship and resilience among the troops. Through his narrative, the soldier reflects on the emotional and physical trials of military service while recognizing the shared experiences and bravery of his comrades. The letter conveys both a sense of duty and the stark realities faced by those serving in the frontier army during a significant conflict in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Northwest, Old -- History Frontier and pioneer life -- United States United States -- Armed Forces -- Military life F476 Text Category: History - American Category: History - Warfare 56197 2025-07-26T07:26:35.647409 text/html 28753 2024-10-18T15:12:57 text/html 308583 2025-07-26T07:26:40.902401 application/epub+zip 307457 2025-07-26T07:26:38.349410 application/epub+zip 82237 2025-07-26T07:26:37.070438 application/epub+zip 324163 2025-07-26T07:26:42.366445 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 314330 2025-07-26T07:26:39.706392 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 100692 2022-09-29T16:59:41.099398 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 31525 2025-07-26T07:26:35.240428 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 11594 2024-10-18T15:12:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16916 2025-07-26T07:26:42.510418 application/rdf+xml 15462 2025-07-26T07:26:37.160432 image/jpeg 2888 2025-07-26T07:26:37.116399 image/jpeg 288144 2025-07-26T07:26:35.665443 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia