Guns for General Washington: A Story of the American Revolution

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.

This book takes place during the winter 1775-76, General George Washington needs guns and ammunition to help reclaim the city of Boston, which is currently blockaded by the British. Nineteen year old, Colonel Knox and his brother decide to move 183 cannons from New York's Fort Ticonderoga, captured by the Americans the previous May, to Boston. They need to transport the guns over mountainous wilderness in snow and mud, while keeping hidden and plans a secret from the British.

Very good historical account of stealing British guns from Ft Ticonderoga

Subtitle is misnamed. Should have been titled, "A Story of the American War for Indepedence". ;)

fair - Michael

interesting so far..........