John J. Duffy, H. Nicholas Muller

Inventing Ethan Allen

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ISBN 13:
9781611685541
author:
John J. Duffy, H. Nicholas Muller
format:
Paperback
publisher:
University Press of New England
language:
English
Publication Year:
2014
Pages:
296
Dimensions:
1.9 x 14.6 x 22.2 cm
Genre:
Biography, Historical, Britain
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£30.77

Description

Ethan Allen has been a figure of enduring fascination in American history. For over 200 years, his image has been shaped by myths and legends that have both captivated and distorted our understanding of this complex individual. This book seeks to separate fact from fiction, examining the factors that contributed to Ethan Allen's iconic status. Drawing on extensive research into his correspondence and a wide range of historical sources, the authors reveal how Allen's life was both reflected and refracted in the myths that have grown up around him. By placing facts against myth, this study sheds new light on the man behind the legend, and explores why Ethan Allen remains such an important figure in Vermont's history.

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