Guns for General Washington : a story of the American Revolution
Title:
Guns for General Washington : a story of the American Revolution
Author:
Reit, Seymour.
ISBN:
9780152164355
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
San Diego : Harcourt, 2001.
Physical Description:
xi, 142 p. ; 18 cm.
Series:
An Odyssey/great episodes book
Series Title:
An Odyssey/great episodes book
Abstract:
In the bitter winter of 1775-76, Colonel Henry Knox and his younger brother Will, both of the Continental Army, become frustrated with the British blockade of Boston and decide to attempt to move 183 cannons from Fort Ticonderoga, over 300 miles of mountainous wilderness, to defend the besieged city.
Reading Level:
"Ages 10-14"--cover p. [4].
Electronic Access:
Contributor biographical information http://www.loc.gov/catdir/bios/har051/2001016557.htmlPublisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/har021/2001016557.html