Letters Of Brunswick And Hessian Officers During The American Revolution

By August Hund, William Leete Stone, William Leete Stone

Book Overview

Letters of Brunswick and Hessian Officers During the American Revolution is a historical book edited by William L. Stone. The book provides a collection of letters written by officers of German origin who fought on the British side during the American Revolution. The letters were written to family members and friends in Europe, and they provide a unique perspective on the conflict from the viewpoint of those who were fighting against the American rebels. The book includes letters from officers such as Baroness Frederika von Riedesel, who accompanied her husband General Riedesel to America, and Captain Johann Ewald, who served under General Howe. The letters cover a range of topics, including military strategy, daily life in the army, and the relationships between the German soldiers and their British counterparts. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Revolution and the role played by German soldiers in the conflict.These Letters Contain Information Regarding The Habits And Customs Of The Military With Descriptions Of Different People And Is The Best Account Of The March Of The Convention Troops From Saratoga Through New England To Cambridge.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: 1162944048
• ISBN13: 9781162944043
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"