Baron Von Steuben
and his Regulations

by Joseph R. Riling
Foreword by Frederick P. Todd

Including a Complete Facsimile
of the Original
Regulations for the Order and Discipline
of the Troops of the United States (1779)

Front Cover/Spine:

This is a very neat old book. The book has been signed by the author. The book was published in 1966 by Ray Riling Arms Books Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The book measures 4 3/4 inches by 7 ¾ inches. The book contains xii, 32 pages and the facsimile contains 154 pages. The text of the facsimile is printed with the convention of using the letter “f” in place of the letter “s” as was common during the time period. The book contains a number of fold-outs on unnumbered pages. The book comes in a slip case. The top edge of the case has been damaged, however no damage was sustained by the book. The slip case is slightly faded to the edges. The actual cover of the book consists of paper covered hard boards and cloth or leatherette covered spine. The title is in gilt on the spine. The cover shows no signs of wear to speak of. The spine is tight and the hinges are strong. The pages are printed on good quality paper. The pages show no signs of rips. The book has pictorial end pages. Included with the book is an unused book plate and a letter from the publisher. Exceptions noted, the overall condition of the book itself is very good plus to “like new.”


Title Page


The Signature of the Author


Sample of fold out plate

Contents:

  • Baron Von Steuben and his Regulations by Joseph R. Riling
  • Foreword by Frederick P. Todd
  • A Complete Facsimile of the Original Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States (1779)


    • Large fold out – “Of the March of Columns”

    Excerpt - Introduction:
    Baron von Steuben was not unique in his time. Had not a fortunate recommendation set him on his path to immortality, he would probably have become just another of the many professional soldiers unable to find employment in which to use their skill and training.

    Word of the gallant effort being made by the American colonies to cast off the British oppression had probably reached the Baron before the good offices of Silas Deane and Benjamin Franklin were instrumental in bringing him to America. His intended assignment was “to prescribe some invariable rules for the order and discipline of the troops, especially for the purpose of introducing a uniformity in their formation and maneuvers and in the service of the camp.” Baron von Steuben’s task was splendidly accomplished in his now famous Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States…
    End excerpt

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