A Narrative Of Colonel Ethan Allen's Captivity

by Ethan Allen

""A Narrative of Colonel Ethan Allen's Captivity"" is a memoir written by Ethan Allen himself, chronicling his experiences as a prisoner of war during the American Revolutionary War. Allen, a celebrated American patriot and leader of the Green Mountain Boys, was captured by the British in 1775 and held captive for over two years. In his memoir, Allen describes the conditions of his captivity, including the harsh treatment he endured and the various attempts he made to escape. He also provides insight into the political and military climate of the time, discussing his interactions with British officers and his thoughts on the war effort. Published in 1846, this book offers a firsthand account of an important figure in American history and sheds light on the realities of war and captivity during the Revolutionary era.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.

124 pages, Hardcover

Published September 10, 2010

About the author

The "green mountain boys," troops of Revolutionary soldier Ethan Allen, helped to capture Fort Ticonderoga from the British in 1775 for America.

The province of New York settled Vermont, and this early guerrilla leader fought against this settlement and later for independence during the war.

Excerpted from Wikipedia.