Baroness von Riedesel and the American Revolution - Journal and Correspondence of a Tour of Duty, 1776-1783

These journal accounts and letters form one of the most engaging and readable accounts of the American Revolution. Written with directness, simplicity, and charm by the wife of the commanding general of Brunswick troops in the British army, the narrative reveals the conditions in revolutionary America.

Originally published in 1965.

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Product details

• Assisted by: Jr. Marvin L. Brown (Editor), Marvin L Brown (Editor), Marvin L. Brown (Editor), Marvin L. Jr. Brown (Editor), Marvin L. Brown Jr (Editor), Marvin L. Brown Jr. (Editor)
• Publisher: Omohundro Institute and UNC Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.12.2012
• EAN: 9780807839546
• ISBN: 978-0-8078-3954-6
• No. of pages: 292
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 17 mm
• Weight: 478 g
• Series: Published for the Omohundro In; Published by the Omohundro Ins; Published for the Omohundro In; Published by the Omohundro Ins
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous