The Pennsylvania Rifle was, in large part, a product of those German immigrants - many from the Rhineland-Palatinate area of western Germany. They included gunsmiths in their ranks and target shooting and hunting was a big past time in Germany. Their Jaeger-building skills produced a refined product for eastern forest hunting and warfare, directed by their primary customers - Native American hunters and colonial backwoodsmen.
One tells that the young wife was left with a two week old baby and crops ready for harvest in the field. She managed.
Another tells a story that took place after the War They were given land for their service: First inhabitants of Stark County Ohio. The story relates one of the women going to get water at a spring, challenged by a black bear and an eclipse of the sun saving her.
It's very enjoyable reading, But I like more information/documentation on specific items mentioned....Like the Bradford Accord....Know it was a complaint sent to the Gov of PA.