How Private George W. Peck Put Down The Rebellion
George Wilbur Peck
Play
Length 9 h 13 min
Chapters 27
First published 1887
A series of U.S. Civil War adventures or incidents experienced and enhanced (or created) by humorist George W. Peck. Peck was at times a writer, newspaper publisher and politician. He had a wry sense of humor and sympathy for underdogs. ( Arnold Banner)
Chapters
1
The War Literature of the “Century” is very Confusing Read by Arnold 17:25
2
I Am Rudely Awakened from Dreams of Home Read by Arnold 25:10
3
I Describe a Deadly Encounter Read by Arnold 20:30
4
I Yearn for a Furlough Read by Arnold 24:43
5
The Funeral of the Colored Cook Read by Arnold 24:53
6
I Capture “Jeff” Read by Arnold 26:15
7
“Boots and Saddles” Read by Arnold 22:29
8
Three Days Without Food! Read by Arnold 27:54
9
Bacon and Hard-tack Read by Arnold 26:38
10
Yearnings for Military Fame Read by Arnold 23:31
11
I am Detailed to Build a Bridge Read by Arnold 20:55
12
I am Instructed to Capture and Search a Female Smuggler Read by Arnold 27:06
13
The Female Smuggler Episode Makes Me Famous Read by Arnold 17:08
14
Military Attire Read by Arnold 18:44
15
My Experience as a Sick Man Read by Arnold 20:53
16
My Varied Experiences in the Hospital Read by Arnold 19:42
17
Thanksgiving Dinner with the “Rebel Angel” Read by Arnold 16:20
18
My Sickness and Hospital Experiences Have Spoiled Me for a Soldier Read by Arnold 18:44
19
I am Detailed to Drive a Six-Mule Team Read by Arnold 18:24
20
I Demonstrate that Gambling Does Not Pay Read by Arnold 16:57
21
I Go on a Scouting Expedition Read by Arnold 22:31
22
The Spotted Horse Read by Arnold 14:46
23
Tells How the Chaplain was Paralyzed by the Spotted Circus-Horse Read by Arnold 15:42
24
Mingled Reminiscences Read by Arnold 18:28
25
Our Party of Recruits own the Earth Read by Arnold 17:08
26
I Strike Another Soft-Snap, Which is Harder Than Any Snap Heretofore Read by Arnold 15:01
27
A Short Story About a Pair of Boots, Showing the Monumental Gall of their Owner. Read by Arnold 14:48
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