Book Description: Harold L. Peterson, The Book of the Continental Soldier. Subtitled: “being a compleat account of the uniforms, weapons, and equipment with which he lived and fought.” Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Stackpole Company, 1968, 287 indexed pages. Presumed First Edition. Profusely illustrated throughout. 9” x 11 ½ ”. Original dust jacket with mild tattering and price clipped. Tight binding and clean pages. Over-all in very good to near fine condition. Chapters on surveys of shoulder weapons and hand guns, ammunition and accoutrements, edged weapons, artillery, medical and surgical supplies, musical instruments, horse equipment, clothing and uniforms, insignia and colors, etc. Each section highly illustrated. A wonderful companion to anyone interested in the Revolutionary War.