Diary of Ezra Green, M.D. from November 1, 1777, to September 27, 1778

Step aboard the Continental ship‑of‑war Ranger and hear the world through the eyes of Dr. Ezra Green, a surgeon who recorded his experiences from the winter of 1777 through the spring of 1778. His diary captures the gritty reality of battlefield medicine—fevers, amputations, and the relentless march of disease—while also revealing moments of camaraderie, the clash of cannon fire, and the quiet evenings spent writing by lantern light.

Beyond the ship’s deck, Green’s entries trace the army’s restless trek from New York to the Hudson Valley, the siege of Ticonderoga, and the desperate struggle against a superior British fleet. Accompanied by scholarly notes and a concise biography, the collection situates his personal observations within the larger canvas of the Revolution, offering listeners a vivid, human‑scale portrait of a war often told in grand strategies. The result is an intimate, on‑the‑ground chronicle that brings the era’s hardships and hopes to life.