This volume contains biographies of two American Revolutionary War heroes: Israel Putnam and Baron Steuben. Written by O. W. B. Peabody and Francis Bewen, respectively, these biographies offer a fascinating window into the lives of two of the most important figures of the American Revolution. Whether you are a historian or simply a lover of biography, this book is sure to captivate and enlighten. 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 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. 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.