John Smith's Funny Adventures on a Crutch : Or The Remarkable Peregrinations of a One-legged Soldier after the War

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hill, A. F. (Ashbel Fairchild), 1842-1876.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"John Smith's Funny Adventures on a Crutch!" by A. F. Hill is a humorous novel written in the late 19th century. It chronicles the amusing escapades of John Smith, a one-legged soldier who navigates life after the Civil War, particularly focusing on his time in a hospital and various travels around the United States. The narrative blends comedic elements with reflections on the experiences of veterans, providing insight into their lives post-war. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to John Smith's character and his misfortunes during the Battle of Antietam, where he is shot and subsequently has his leg amputated. Following his recovery, John begins to share his journey on crutches, highlighting the absurdities and challenges he faces in a military hospital filled with camaraderie and eccentric characters. His determination to adjust to life with one leg is filled with humorous incidents, from his first awkward attempts at walking on crutches to encounters with other patients, revealing a light-hearted take on the resilience of those who served in combat. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Elizabeth Oscanyan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2015-09-14