Life And Correspondence Of Henry Knox: Major-General In The American Revolutionary Army (1873)

By Francis S. Drake and Francis Samuel Drake

Book Overview

""Life and Correspondence of Henry Knox: Major-General in the American Revolutionary Army"" is a biography written by Francis S. Drake and published in 1873. The book chronicles the life and military career of Henry Knox, one of the most important figures in the American Revolution. Knox was a self-taught military strategist who rose through the ranks to become a trusted advisor to George Washington. He played a crucial role in the battles of Trenton and Princeton and was instrumental in the successful siege of Yorktown. In addition to his military accomplishments, Knox was also a successful businessman and politician, serving as the first Secretary of War under President Washington. The book draws on Knox's personal correspondence, providing a unique insight into the man behind the military leader. This comprehensive biography is a must-read for anyone interested in the American Revolution or the early history of the United States.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163965685
• ISBN13: 9781163965689
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"