Letters And Journals Relating To The War Of The American Revolution And The Capture Of The German Troops At Saratoga (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163443828)

""Letters and Journals Relating to the War of the American Revolution and the Capture of the German Troops at Saratoga"" is a historical book written by Friederike Charlotte Riedesel. The book is a collection of letters and journals that provide a firsthand account of the American Revolution and the capture of the German troops at Saratoga. Riedesel was the wife of a German general who fought on the side of the British during the war. Her letters and journals provide a unique perspective on the war from the viewpoint of a woman and a foreigner. The book covers a period of four years, from 1776 to 1780, and includes descriptions of battles, military strategy, and daily life during the war. It also includes Riedesel's personal experiences, including her capture and imprisonment by the Americans. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the experiences of women and foreigners during the American Revolution.Personal Memoirs Of The Wife Of Major General Riedesel, Commander Of A Regiment Of Soldiers From The Duchy Of Brunswick, Who Was Hired By The British During The American Revolution. While Many Of The German Units Fighting In The Revolutionary War Were Popularly Known As Hessians, Riedesel's Troops Were More Properly Described As Brunswickers. Riedesel And His Wife Were Captured By The Americans After General Burgoyne Surrendered After The Battle Of Saratoga In 1777.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: Friederike Charlotte Riedesel
ISBN-10: 1163443824
ISBN-13: 9781163443828
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d