Belonging to the Army: Camp Followers and Community During the American Revolution

Belonging to the Army: Camp Followers and Community During the American Revolution image
ISBN-10:

1570031088

ISBN-13:

9781570031083

Author(s): Mayer, Holly A.
Released: Jan 01, 1996
Format: Hardcover, 307 pages
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Description:

Describes the role of camp followers merchants, family members, servants, and military employees in the survival and success of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Examines the formation and administration of the Continental community as well as the meaning of class, gender, and race within it, and documents the military's efforts to be rid of the camp followers. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.












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