The Life Of Frederick William Von Steuben (1859)

The Life of Frederick William Von Steuben is a historical biography written by Friedrich Kapp in 1859. The book chronicles the life and accomplishments of Frederick William Von Steuben, a Prussian military officer who played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War. Born in 1730, Von Steuben grew up in a military family and began his career as a soldier in the Prussian army. He later served as a staff officer for the Duke of Brunswick, and eventually became a lieutenant general in the Prussian army. In 1777, Von Steuben traveled to America to offer his services to the Continental Army. He was appointed as Inspector General and played a key role in training American soldiers in military tactics and discipline. His methods were instrumental in the American victory at the Battle of Monmouth in 1778. The book provides a detailed account of Von Steuben's contributions to the American Revolution, as well as his personal life and relationships. It also discusses his later years, including his retirement from the military and his death in 1794. Overall, The Life of Frederick William Von Steuben is a comprehensive and informative biography that sheds light on an important figure in American history.This Book Is In English.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.