Publisher's Synopsis
""Ethan Allen of Green Mountain Fame: A Hero of the Revolution"" is a biography written by Charles Walter Brown. The book tells the story of Ethan Allen, a well-known figure in American history who played a significant role in the American Revolution. Allen was a leader of the Green Mountain Boys, a group of Vermont settlers who fought against the British during the American Revolution. The book provides a detailed account of Allen's life, from his early years as a farmer in Connecticut to his leadership of the Green Mountain Boys and his capture by the British. The author also explores Allen's role in the founding of the state of Vermont and his later years as a politician and writer. Through this book, readers gain a deeper understanding of Ethan Allen's contributions to American history and his enduring legacy as a hero of the Revolution.1902. Contents: Early Life of Ethan Allen; The New Hampshire Grants; Controversy Concerning Claims; Reward for his Apprehension; Defying the Authorities; Beginnings of the Revolution; The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga; Carried a Prisoner to England; Return to America; Scientific Barbarity of Great Britain; Release from Captivity; A Counter Proclamation; Admission of Vermont into the Union; Incidents, Anecdotes, Adventures; Character-Religious Views-Death; Correspondence, State Papers, Documents; and The Allen Family.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.
