The Life of Frederick William Von Steuben

The Life of Frederick William Von Steuben is a biographical book written by Friedrich Kapp that details the life of the Prussian-born General who played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War. The book provides a comprehensive account of Von Steuben's early life, military career, and his contributions to the Continental Army during the American Revolution.The author describes Von Steuben's early life in Prussia, including his education and military training in the Prussian Army. The book then details his journey to America, where he joined the Continental Army as a volunteer and was eventually appointed as a Major General. Kapp highlights Von Steuben's contributions to the American military, including his role in training the Continental Army at Valley Forge, where he introduced European military tactics and discipline to the American troops.The book also delves into Von Steuben's personal life, including his relationships with his peers and his struggles with finances. Kapp describes Von Steuben's later years, including his retirement from the military and his eventual death in 1794.Overall, The Life of Frederick William Von Steuben is a detailed and informative biography that sheds light on the life and contributions of one of the most important figures in American military 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.