""Beaumarchais and the War of American Independence V1"" is a historical book written by Elizabeth S. Kite and published in 1918. The book is a detailed account of the life of Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, a French playwright, musician, and inventor, who played a significant role in the American War of Independence. The book explores Beaumarchais' involvement in the war, his political and diplomatic efforts to support the American cause, and his relationship with key figures of the time, including Benjamin Franklin and Louis XVI. The first volume of the book covers Beaumarchais' early life, his rise to fame as a playwright, and his initial involvement in the American Revolution. The book is a valuable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the history of the American Revolution and the role played by France in the war.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.