Henry And The Cannons
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Henry And The Cannons
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Author : Don Brown
language : en
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Release Date : 2013-01-22
Henry And The Cannons written by Don Brown and has been published by Roaring Brook Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-22 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Before Washington crossed the Delaware, Henry Knox crossed Massachusetts in winter—with 59 cannons in tow. In 1775 in the dead of winter, a bookseller named Henry Knox dragged 59 cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston—225 miles of lakes, forest, mountains, and few roads. It was a feat of remarkable ingenuity and determination and one of the most remarkable stories of the revolutionary war. In Henry and the Cannons the perils and adventure of his journey come to life through Don Brown's vivid and evocative artwork.
Henry Knox
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Author : Anita Silvey
language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Release Date : 2010-11-15
Henry Knox written by Anita Silvey and has been published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
A hearty eater, dapper dresser, bookseller to Loyalists and Patriots alike,and married into a staunch Loyalist family, Henry Knox may seem an unlikely hero.But his fascination with warfare and strategy and his support of the Patriot cause prepared him to do what no one else thought was possible: transport heavy artillery from Fort Ticonderoga, up and down snow-covered hills and across frozen lakes, to relieve the siege of Boston. The dramatic story of his achievements is all the more satisfying for being absolutely true, a little-known episode in the history of the American Revolution. Source notes, time line, bibliography, map.
Henry Knox S Noble Train
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Author : William Hazelgrove
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2020-05-12
Henry Knox S Noble Train written by William Hazelgrove and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-12 with History categories.
The inspiring story of a little-known hero's pivotal role in the American Revolutionary WarDuring the brutal winter of 1775-1776, an untested Boston bookseller named Henry Knox commandeered an oxen train hauling sixty tons of cannons and other artillery from Fort Ticonderoga near the Canadian border. He and his men journeyed some three hundred miles south and east over frozen, often-treacherous terrain to supply George Washington for his attack of British troops occupying Boston. The result was the British surrender of Boston and the first major victory for the Colonial Army. This is one of the great stories of the American Revolution, still little known by comparison with the more famous battles of Concord, Lexington, and Bunker Hill. Told with a novelist's feel for narrative, character, and vivid description, The Noble Train brings to life the events and people at a time when the ragtag American rebels were in a desperate situation. Washington's army was withering away from desertion and expiring enlistments. Typhoid fever, typhus, and dysentery were taking a terrible toll. There was little hope of dislodging British General Howe and his 20,000 British troops in Boston—until Henry Knox arrived with his supply convoy of heavy armaments. Firing down on the city from the surrounding Dorchester Heights, these weapons created a decisive turning point. An act of near desperation fueled by courage, daring, and sheer tenacity led to a tremendous victory for the cause of independence.This exciting tale of daunting odds and undaunted determination highlights a pivotal episode that changed history.
Henry Knox
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Author : Richard M. Strum
language : en
Publisher: Ottn Publishing
Release Date : 2006-08
Henry Knox written by Richard M. Strum and has been published by Ottn Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-08 with Cabinet officers categories.
Looks at the life of Boston bookseller Henry Knox, focusing on his vital role in the American Revolution as commander of the Continental Army's artillery and the man responsible for having cannons in place for the key battle at Dorchester Heights.
Henry Knox And The Revolutionary War Trail In Western Massachusetts
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Author : Bernard A. Drew
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2012-01-23
Henry Knox And The Revolutionary War Trail In Western Massachusetts written by Bernard A. Drew and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-23 with History categories.
During the winter of 1776, in one of the most amazing logistical feats of the Revolutionary War, Henry Knox and his teamsters transported cannons from Fort Ticonderoga through the sparsely populated Berkshires to Boston to help drive British forces from the city. This history documents Knox's precise route--dubbed the Henry Knox Trail--and chronicles the evolution of an ordinary Indian path into a fur corridor, a settlement trail, and eventually a war road. By recounting the growth of this important but under appreciated thoroughfare, this study offers critical insight into a vital Revolutionary supply route.
Guns For General Washington
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Author : Seymour Reit
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date : 2014-08-05
Guns For General Washington written by Seymour Reit and has been published by HarperCollins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-05 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
A tale of courage and bravery—the daring and dangerous trek that gave young America its first real victory, paving the way for the future of a great democratic nation. This exciting middle grade novel is the true story of Will Knox, a nineteen-year-old young man who transported 183 cannons from New York’s Fort Ticonderoga to Boston—in the dead of winter—to help George Washington win an important battle. Paul Revere's midnight ride...Washington crossing the Delaware...the winter crisis at Valley Forge... Some events in America's War for Independence are known to all. This book brings to history fans the story of another true episode, just as dramatic but not nearly as well known. As you read these pages, you will agree that Colonel Knox's great adventure was a stirring, suspenseful, and important event in American history.
Henry Viii And Katherine Of Aragon The Cannon Conspiracy
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Author : Maryann Philip
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-10-06
Henry Viii And Katherine Of Aragon The Cannon Conspiracy written by Maryann Philip and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-06 with categories.
Henry Knox
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Author : Mark Puls
language : en
Publisher: Macmillan
Release Date : 2010-05-11
Henry Knox written by Mark Puls and has been published by Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05-11 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A compelling profile of American Revolutionary War general Henry Knox describes the influential role of one of Washington's most skilled military tacticians, engineers, and artillerymen, as well as his political career as a strong advocate for the U.S. Constitution, the nation's first Secretary of War, able negotiator, and Native American policy maker. 30,000 first printing.
The Cannon Of Courage
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Author : Chris Stevenson
language : en
Publisher: Knox Press
Release Date : 2020-08-11
The Cannon Of Courage written by Chris Stevenson and has been published by Knox Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-11 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
As the Winter of 1775 approaches, the British have taken up residence in Boston. The fledgling Continental Army appears powerless to drive the redcoats back to England. Young Gabriel Cooper, a new aide-de-camp to General Washington, is learning the rigors of army life when he is called upon to journey with Henry Knox to retrieve Fort Ticonderoga’s cannon. Nearly sixty cannons must be sledded through New England’s winter wilderness back to Cambridge. The journey, filled with challenges, will be a daring trek across hundreds of miles to retrieve the one thing that can drive the British from Boston: a cannon! Peppered with historic personality, Cannon of Courage weaves fact with adventure to tell this remarkable story of American military achievement.
Henry Knox And The 59 Guns
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Author : Cullen Gwin
language : en
Publisher: Learning Island
Release Date : 2017-03-05
Henry Knox And The 59 Guns written by Cullen Gwin and has been published by Learning Island this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-05 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Henry Knox was a friend of George Washington. He helped to fight the Revolutionary War. But Henry was not just a soldier. He became the man that Washington counted on to figure things out. Here is how Washington came to trust Henry. In late 1775, the British were in Boston. They had taken over the town for eleven months. Washington was the new leader of the Patriots. He had been made a general only a few months before. He wanted the British out of Boston. Washington moved his men to Dorchester Heights. This was a big hill that was next to Boston Harbor. From here Washington could look down on the British ships in the harbor. But the British did not care. They had lots of cannons. Washington did not have any. Find out how Henry gets guns for General Washington and send the British out of Boston in this exciting 15-minute book. Ages 7 and up. Reading level 2.9 This book is part of our "Heroes in History" series. These 15-minute books focus on a specific moment in a historic person's life. Aimed at second graders, they provide the perfect introduction to famous Americans in an exciting, fun-to-read way. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.