Ethan Allen was a renowned soldier and patriot during the American Revolution. This book tells the story of his life, from his early struggles as a farmer to his eventual rise to prominence as a military leader. Along the way, Allen shares his political views and provides valuable insights into the early years of the fledgling United States. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Revolutionary War history or the early years of American politics. 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.