With Ethan Allen at Ticonderoga

A quiet dawn breaks over a sprawling forest that has known only the tread of wildlife and the ancient trails of the native peoples. Thirteen‑year‑old Enoch Harding moves through the woods with the practiced silence of a seasoned ranger, rifle in hand, hunting to feed his family. The narrative paints the wilderness in vivid detail, from the rustling leaves to the startled doe at the creek, immersing listeners in the rugged reality of frontier life.

As Enoch’s hunt takes a sudden, unsettling turn, the story widens to the looming tensions that will soon engulf the region. The quiet woods become the backdrop for the rise of a charismatic leader rallying the settlers at Ticonderoga, hinting at the larger clash between colonial frontiersmen and the forces that threaten their way of life. Listeners are drawn into a world where personal survival intertwines with the birth of a new nation, setting the stage for the dramatic events that follow.