Henry Knox

Henry Knox A Soldier Of The Revolution, Major-General In The Continental Army And Washington's Chief Of Artillery

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Henry Knox: A Soldier of the Revolution, Major-General in the Continental Army and Washington's Chief of Artillery is a biography of Henry Knox written by Noah Brooks. The book explores the life and military career of Henry Knox, who played a crucial role in the American Revolution. Knox was a self-taught military strategist who rose through the ranks to become one of George Washington's most trusted advisors. He was instrumental in the capture of Fort Ticonderoga, and later played a key role in the battles of Trenton and Princeton. Knox also oversaw the construction of fortifications around Boston during the Siege of Boston. The book provides a detailed account of Knox's life and achievements, including his personal relationships and family life. It also offers insight into the political and military climate of the time, and the challenges faced by the Continental Army. Overall, Henry Knox: A Soldier of the Revolution, Major-General in the Continental Army and Washington's Chief of Artillery is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of America's most important military figures.First Secretary Of War Under The Constitution, Founder Of The Society Of The Cincinnati 1750-1806.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781425483487
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: B
Language: English
Number of pages: 372
Weight: 120g
Height: 900mm
Width: 600mm
Spine width: 83mm