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by Friederike Charlotte Riedesel (Author), William L. Stone (Translator)
""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 compilation of letters and journals written by Friederike and her husband, General Friedrich Adolf Riedesel, during the American Revolution. The Riedesels were a German family who were involved in the war on the British side. The book provides a unique perspective on the war from the point of view of a woman and her family. It also includes detailed accounts of the Battle of Saratoga, where the Riedesels were captured by the Americans. The book is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in 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.
