General Von Steuben (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161639339)

General Von Steuben is a biography written by John McAuley Palmer that tells the story of Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, a Prussian military officer who played a critical role in the American Revolutionary War. The book chronicles Von Steuben's life from his early years in Prussia to his arrival in America, where he offered his services to General George Washington. Von Steuben's contributions to the American army were significant, as he helped to train and discipline the troops, and played a key role in the Battle of Monmouth. The book also explores Von Steuben's personal life, including his relationships with other military leaders and his struggles with illness. Overall, General Von Steuben is a fascinating account of a little-known hero of the American Revolution, and a must-read for anyone interested in this period of 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.

Author: John McAuley Palmer
ISBN-10: 1161639330
ISBN-13: 9781161639339
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 458
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.22lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.00d