The Untold Story of Henry Knox: The Man Who Saved Boston
โ Scribed by Danny Kravitz
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Year
- 2015
- Tongue
- English
- Series
- What You Didn't Know About the American Revolution
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
When supplies were running low, Knox led a group of men through treacherous conditions to retrieve weapons and ammunition for the Colonial Army. His brave actions brought about a much-needed victory for the Patriots and saved the city of Boston from destruction. In doing so, Knox played a significant role in saving the American cause. Henry Knox's mission to save Boston from the British makes an unforgettable story, yet it's unfamiliar to many people.
โฆ Subjects
History; Juvenile Nonfiction; Sociology; Geography; JNF025190; JNF038100; JNF043000
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