Charles-Albert Morã(c) (Comte De); Robert Bruce Douglas
Synopsis "The Chevalier De Pontgibaud"
"The Chevalier De Pontgibaud: A French Volunteer Of The War Of Independence" offers a rare first-person account of the American Revolution from a European perspective. Penned by Charles-Albert Moré, the Comte de Pontgibaud, this memoir chronicles his experiences as a young French nobleman who volunteered to fight alongside the American colonists against British rule. The book provides vivid descriptions of battles, military strategies, and the daily life of soldiers during the war. Beyond the battlefield, Pontgibaud shares his observations on American society, culture, and the political ideals that fueled the revolution. His personal anecdotes and reflections offer insights into the motivations of foreign volunteers and the complexities of international alliances during this pivotal period in history. Edited and translated by Robert Bruce Douglas, this edition brings Pontgibaud's engaging narrative to a modern audience, preserving the historical significance and charm of the original text. Readers interested in military history, the American Revolution, or the experiences of European participants will find "The Chevalier De Pontgibaud" to be a compelling and informative read.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
