Letters And Memoirs Relating To The War Of American Independence, And The Capture Of The German Troops At Saratoga (1827)

Letters and Memoirs Relating to the War of American Independence, and the Capture of the German Troops at Saratoga is a historical book written by Friederike Charlotte Luise Riedesel and published in 1827. The book is a collection of personal letters and memoirs written by Riedesel during her time in America during the Revolutionary War. Riedesel was the wife of General Friedrich Adolf Riedesel, who led the Brunswick troops in support of the British during the war. Riedesel accompanied her husband to America and was present during the Battle of Saratoga, where her husband and his troops were captured by the American forces. The book provides a unique perspective on the war, as it is written from the viewpoint of a woman who was not only a witness but also a participant in the events. The letters and memoirs offer a glimpse into the daily life of a military family during the war and the struggles they faced. The book also sheds light on the experiences of the German troops who fought on behalf of the British during the war. Riedesel¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s account of their capture and imprisonment provides insight into the treatment of prisoners of war during the time. Overall, Letters and Memoirs Relating to the War of American Independence, and the Capture of the German Troops at Saratoga is a valuable historical document that offers a unique perspective on the Revolutionary War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some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.