Ambition: The Remarkable Family of Ethan Allen Merchandise Allen was captured in 1775

Allen was captured in 1775 and shipped to England to be hanged

fast-paced dive into Arnold's string of heroic achievements -- including his capture of Fort Ticonderoga

they were well on their way to settling in when bigoted neighbors tried to run them off

and then funding a very long war

covered the retreat of the army from Canada

Ambition: The Remarkable Family of Ethan Allen Merchandise Allen was captured in 1775"Finally, a book about Ethan Allen that includes the entire household women, laborers, servants, children, and people of color the support system that allowed men to flourish in the 18th century. Glenn Fay has presented us with a deeply researched family story that lends complexity to the oft told tale of the Allens." Elise Guyette, Co Founder, Burlington History & Culture Center, author, Discovering Black Vermont