John J. Duffy, H. Nicholas Muller
Inventing Ethan Allen
- 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
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.