| 000 | 02718cam a22003373u 4500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 27230 | ||
| 003 | UtSlPG | ||
| 005 | 20260610133624.0 | ||
| 006 | m | ||
| 007 | cr n | ||
| 008 | 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d | ||
| 010 | _a15015836 | ||
| 040 | _aUtSlPG | ||
| 041 | 7 |
_aen _2iso639-1 |
|
| 050 | 4 | _aE201 | |
| 100 | 1 |
_aPfister, Albert, _d1839-1907 |
|
| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Voyage of The First Hessian Army from Portsmouth to New York, 1776 |
| 264 | 1 |
_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008 |
|
| 300 |
_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
||
| 336 |
_atext _btxt _2rdacontent |
||
| 337 |
_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
||
| 338 |
_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2008-11-10 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Markus Brenner 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.) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Voyage of The First Hessian Army from Portsmouth to New York, 1776" by Pfister et al. is a historical account produced in the early 20th century. This book details the arduous journey undertaken by the first Hessian division during the American Revolutionary War, highlighting both the logistical challenges and the human experiences of the soldiers aboard the fleet. It captures a pivotal moment in history, focusing on a specific military expedition orchestrated by the British forces in their campaign against the American revolutionaries. The narrative unfolds the journey of approximately 12,500 troops, particularly focusing on the Hessians, as they embark on a long and treacherous voyage across the Atlantic. The book recounts the numerous adversities faced at sea, including severe storms, illness, and the perils of shipboard life, such as poor provisions and cramped conditions. Key events, such as encounters with other vessels, internal conflicts, and the eventual reunion with British forces, illustrate the turbulent nature of their expedition. Through vivid descriptions and accounts, particularly the diary excerpts from J. G. Seume, the reader gains insight into the perspectives of both military leaders and ordinary soldiers, highlighting their struggles, faith, and the broader implications of their mission in the unfolding American conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Personal narratives | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Participation, German | ||
| 700 | 1 |
_aSeume, Johann Gottfried, _d1763-1810 |
|
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27230 |
| 999 |
_c68139 _d68139 |
||