The Life Of Frederick William Von Steuben

By Friedrich Kapp

Book Overview

""The Life of Frederick William Von Steuben"" is a biography written by Friedrich Kapp that chronicles the life of the Prussian-born military officer who served as a major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. The book begins with Von Steuben's early life and military training in Prussia before delving into his service in the American Revolution, where he played a crucial role in training and organizing the Continental Army. Kapp provides detailed accounts of Von Steuben's contributions to the war effort, including his development of the ""Blue Book"" training manual and his role in the Battle of Yorktown, which ultimately led to the British surrender. The biography also explores Von Steuben's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and fellow officers. Overall, ""The Life of Frederick William Von Steuben"" offers a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of the most important figures in American military history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162934530
• ISBN13: 9781162934532
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 720 Pages
• Weight: 2.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"