Of the Capture of Ticonderoga: His Captivity and Treatment by the British

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Of the Capture of Ticonderoga: His Captivity and Treatment by the British

by Ethan Allen

EN·~2 hours

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Description

A rare, first‑person account brings listeners straight into the tumult of the Revolutionary frontier. Written in the plain, unadorned voice of the man who led the daring assault on Ticonderoga, the narrative captures the raw excitement of that early victory and the sudden reversal when he fell into British hands. The author's straightforward style lets the events unfold without editorial gloss, offering a vivid snapshot of 18th‑century warfare and the fierce determination that drove ordinary settlers to become extraordinary fighters.

Beyond the battlefield, the memoir reveals the author's candid reflections on liberty, honor, and his own imperfections. His description of captivity—harsh treatment, cramped quarters, and relentless interrogations—provides a stark, humanizing portrait of a revolutionary hero confronting the realities of war. Listeners gain both a historical window onto a pivotal episode and an intimate sense of the resilient spirit that shaped the fight for American independence.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (159K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger

Release date

2013-03-15

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Ethan Allen

Ethan Allen

1738–1789

A fiery Revolutionary figure and early Vermont leader, he is best remembered for helping seize Fort Ticonderoga and for speaking his mind in both politics and print. His life mixed frontier action, prison hardship, and bold writing in a way that still feels larger than life.

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