An Eyewitness Account of the American Revolution and New England Life
Author | : J. F. Wasmus |
Publisher | : Praeger |
Total Pages | : 360 |
Release | : 1990-08-24 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015018867534 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book An Eyewitness Account of the American Revolution and New England Life written by J. F. Wasmus and published by Praeger. This book was released on 1990-08-24 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the English translation of the journal of J.F. Wasmus, a German doctor who fought for the British in the American Revolution. Wasmus served in a German regiment under General Burgoyne and witnessed many key battles. Later, after being taken prisoner, he was ordered to live with a farmer's family in Brimfield, Massachusetts, and encouraged to work in his profession. His journal offers first-hand accounts of military affairs such as the Battle of Bennington, as well as detailed observations of the climate, geography, and societal customs of New England and New York.