Friedrich Adolf Riedesel / Max Von Eelking / William Leete Stone
Memoirs, Letters and Journals of Major General Riedesel V2: During His Residence in America (1868) is a two-volume collection of personal writings by Friedrich Adolf Riedesel, a German officer who fought for the British during the American Revolution. The book offers a unique perspective on the Revolutionary War from the point of view of a foreign military leader, providing insight into the tactics and strategies used by both sides. The first volume contains Riedesel’s memoirs, which cover his experiences from the time he was captured by the Americans until his eventual release. The second volume includes letters and journals written by Riedesel during his time in America, offering a firsthand account of the daily life of a military officer during the war. The book is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the American Revolution.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.