WHEN YANKEE-DOODLE CAME TO TOWN
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It seems that every little town scattered across this country has a hallowed memorial on Main Street dedicated to the fallen heroes of its community. Lititz, Pennsylvania is no different from most small towns. Lititz is a very historical town settled by a religious group, the Moravians, and at one time the church owned the whole town.
The unusual memorial in Lititz is in the residential area on Main Street. There are three important tablets of inscription located behind a limestone wall. Two white stone obelisks honor Revolutionary veterans and all veterans who later upheld the original freedoms supplied by the Revolutionary veterans. The third memorial, a small bronze plaque, mounted on a low stone, states that "here interred are a number of soldiers" who died in the Lititz hospital. Their story, practically unknown outside of this community, is put together from original arcival and historical records, and is presented here to stir your appreciation for our nation's history and our heritage. You will find it fascinating.
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This writing is an honest blend of fictional characters and historical fact. The story describes the vast and fascinating diversity created by the American Revolutionary War, in the once pristine and pious Moravian community of Lititz, PA. It describes the cultural confrontation never before encountered or perceived, when General Washington commandeered a building for use as a military hospital in this town. You will follow an injured patriot from the battlefield to the hospital and learn of the conditions surrounding his death. You will take final satisfaction in the glorious reprisal for his life.
About the Author
Dick Martin is a native of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and a descendant of the 1727 emigrant, David Martin, who settled in the region. He has always been fascinated by the rich local history of the area and began this project after hearing several stories of local lure about the military hospital established in Lititz, PA. Mr. Martin has written an unpublished autobiography for his children, an ancestral history, and several magazine articles about his sailing adventures. This is his first novel. This, then, is his tribute to the 250th anniversary celebration for the town of Lititz in 2006.