[Gutenberg 19714] • With Frederick the Great: A Story of the Seven Years' War

[Gutenberg 19714] • With Frederick the Great: A Story of the Seven Years' War

The Hero of this story while still a youth entered the service of Frederick the Great, and by a succession of fortunate circumstances and perilous adventures, rose to the rank of colonel. Attached to the staff of the king, he rendered distinguished services in many battles, in one of which he saved the king's life. Twice captured and imprisoned, he both times escaped from the Austrian fortresses.