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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