WeRead Powered by ReaderPub
Of the Capture of Ticonderoga: His Captivity and Treatment by the British cover

Of the Capture of Ticonderoga: His Captivity and Treatment by the British

By Ethan Allen
Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

BiographiesHistory - AmericanHistory - Modern (1750+)History - Warfare

About This Book

A first-person memoir recounts the seizure of a strategic fort, the author's subsequent capture and imprisonment by British forces, and the harsh conditions and abuses endured by prisoners; it praises the resolve of his comrades, offers candid observations on enemy behavior and local loyalists, and urges vigilance against political influence seen as harmful to republican liberty, all presented in plain, unadorned language intended to inform and instruct fellow citizens.

About the Author

Allen, Ethan portrait

Ethan Allen

Ethan Allen (1738-1789) was an American Revolutionary War hero and a prominent figure in the early history of Vermont. He is best known for his leadership in the capture of Fort Ticonderoga in 1775, a pivotal event that bolstered the colonial cause against British rule. In addition to his military exploits, Allen was a philosopher and writer, contributing to the discourse on religion and reason. His notable works include "Of the Capture of Ticonderoga: His Captivity and Treatment by the British," which recounts his experiences during the war, and "Reason, the Only Oracle of Man; Or, A Compendius System of Natural Religion," where he explores his views on natural religion and rational thought.

More Books by This Author

1 picks
Reason, the Only Oracle of Man; Or, A Compendius System of Natural Religion cover Reason, the Only Oracle of Man; Or, A Compendius System of Natural Religion by Ethan Allen

You May Also Like

6 picks
Days on the Road: Crossing the Plains in 1865 cover Days on the Road: Crossing the Plains in 1865 by Sarah Raymond Herndon A report on the feasibility and advisability of some policy to inaugurate a system of rifle practice throughout the public schools of the country cover A report on the feasibility and advisability of some policy to inaugurate a system of rifle practice throughout the public schools of the country by George Wood Wingate My leper friends cover My leper friends by Alice M. Hayes The Battle and the Ruins of Cintla cover The Battle and the Ruins of Cintla by Daniel G. Brinton The Discards cover The Discards by Lucullus Virgil McWhorter "The Murderous Tyranny of the Turks" cover "The Murderous Tyranny of the Turks" by Arnold Toynbee