02526cam a22003133u 4500 37960 UtSlPG 20260610133851.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E201 Kite, Elizabeth Sarah, 1864-1954 Beaumarchais and the War of American Independence, Vol. 1 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-11-09 Produced by Roberta Staehlin, Henry Gardiner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Beaumarchais and the War of American Independence, Vol. 1" by Elizabeth Sarah Kite is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life of Pierre-August Caron de Beaumarchais, an influential Frenchman whose contributions were pivotal in supporting the American colonies during their quest for independence. This narrative highlights Beaumarchais's multifaceted character as a watchmaker, diplomat, and playwright, revealing how he adeptly navigated the intricacies of both personal and political realms. The opening of the work sets the stage by detailing Beaumarchais's early life, including his upbringing in a watchmaker's family in Paris and his initial struggles with his father. We learn of his budding talents, such as his ingenuity in watchmaking and his love for music, which eventually led him to enter the royal courts of France. The text illustrates the conflicts between his vibrant personality and the rigid societal expectations of his time, foreshadowing his later pivotal role in securing support for American independence. This introduction effectively establishes the foundation for Kite's exploration of Beaumarchais's extraordinary journey and the significant impact he had on both France and America's history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Participation, French Beaumarchais, Pierre Augustin Caron de, 1732-1799 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37960 78800 78800