Henry Knox

Henry Knox
Author: Noah Brooks
Publisher: Cosimo, Inc.
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2007-11-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1602069506

This entertaining biography explores the life of Henry Knox, a bookseller from Boston who secured his place in history when he brought the guns of Ticonderoga all the way from the shores of Lake Champlain to Dorchester Heights, near Boston, at the beginning of the American Revolution. Eventually a general in his own right, Knox and his artillery were key to ending the siege of Boston and securing General George Washington's first victory over the British, and Knox became one of Washington's most valued officers and dearest friends. This work, first published in 1900, features many excerpts from letters written by Knox and his friends and family. Anyone interested in the history of the American Revolution, military history, or the history of the United States will enjoy this captivating life story. American journalist NOAH BROOKS (1830-1903) was a friend of President Abraham Lincoln, and authored a major biography of the president, Washington in Lincoln's Time, in 1895. He also wrote First Across the Continent, the story of the Lewis and Clark expedition.

Henry Knox

Henry Knox
Author: Noah Brooks
Publisher:
Total Pages: 286
Release: 1974
Genre:
ISBN: 9780722277744

Henry Knox

Henry Knox
Author: Anita Silvey
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 47
Release: 2010-11-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0547505876

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

Henry Knox
Author: Mark Puls
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2010-05-11
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0230623883

A comprehensive biography of military tactician and later the nation's first Secretary of War, Henry Knox, that chronicles his childhood, military service with the Boston Grenadier Corps, and appointment to Washington's cabinet.

Henry Knox

Henry Knox
Author: Noah Brooks
Publisher:
Total Pages: 286
Release: 1900
Genre:
ISBN:

Henry Knox

Henry Knox
Author: Anonymous
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781022812796

This biography tells the story of Henry Knox, a remarkable figure in American history who rose from humble beginnings to become a key figure in the Revolutionary War and the early years of the United States. Known for his military prowess and his dedication to public service, Knox played a vital role in the development of the American army and was instrumental in shaping the new government after the Revolution. Drawing on primary sources and expert analysis, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and legacy of this important figure. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Henry Knox

Henry Knox
Author: Professor Noah Brooks
Publisher: War College Series
Total Pages: 378
Release: 2015-02-24
Genre:
ISBN: 9781297485060

This is a curated and comprehensive collection of the most important works covering matters related to national security, diplomacy, defense, war, strategy, and tactics. The collection spans centuries of thought and experience, and includes the latest analysis of international threats, both conventional and asymmetric. It also includes riveting first person accounts of historic battles and wars.Some of the books in this Series are reproductions of historical works preserved by some of the leading libraries in the world. As with any reproduction of a historical artifact, some of these books contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. We believe these books are essential to this collection and the study of war, and have therefore brought them back into print, despite these imperfections.We hope you enjoy the unmatched breadth and depth of this collection, from the historical to the just-published works.