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Roaring Brook Press (2013), 32 pages
Description
Presents an illustrated account of bookseller Henry Knox's heroic contributions during the Revolutionary War, describing how he dragged fifty-nine cannons to Boston across 225 miles filled with danger and hardship.
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1510-062
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LibraryThing member Sullywriter
An excellent story from the American Revolution about courage and perseverance wonderfully illustrated and told for younger readers. Could have benefitted from a historical note in an afterword.
LibraryThing member melodyreads
Reads like an adventure story!!
LibraryThing member Tammie14
I found this to be a difficult read. The text was dry and quite boring. I found myself skimming the pages instead of reading the actual words, because I wanted the book to over with. I felt like I was reading a textbook not a storybook. The only saving grace of the book were the illustrations. I
The main purpose of the book is to tell the story of how Henry Knox brought cannons to Boston and assisted in taking back over the city. It is also a story of perseverance and dedication.
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felt they were fitting for the times and pretty much told the story without any need for text. A good example of the illustrator’s art of storytelling was the three panel picture of the horse depicting the horse in clear weather, rain, and snow. The picture alone tells the story of the difficult 40 mile voyage.The main purpose of the book is to tell the story of how Henry Knox brought cannons to Boston and assisted in taking back over the city. It is also a story of perseverance and dedication.
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English
Physical description
32 p.; 11.23 inches
ISBN
1596432667 / 9781596432666