Hill, George Canning. Gen. Israel Putnam, ("Old Put"): A Biography. New York: Worthington Co., 1888. [10755]
Publisher's cloth, "Franklin Edition" on front with elaborate designs in black, spine faded7 1/2 x 5 1/4 inches, tight. Gift inscription on ffep, "Presented to Fred. Enderlin, For excellence in spelling, By J. Y. Smith, Teacher. Roxbury, N. Y., My 5, 1891." 270 clean pp. Good. Hardcover.
A reprint of a book originally published in 1858. The binding says "illustrated" and perhaps some volumes of the Franklin Edition were illustrated, but this one is not.
A popular biography of General Israel Putnam (1718-1780), whose valuable service during the American Revolution led to the victory over Great Britain. He was an officer with Rogers' Rangers during the French and Indian War, and was scarcely saved by a French officer from being burned by the Mohawks who had captured him. Putnam served with distinction at the Battle of Bunker Hill, was one of three Major-Generals second in command only to George Washington, and was at the head of the impossible task of keeping the British out of, and then confined in, New York City. In 1779 he was put in command of the right wing of the American army, which consisted of the troops from Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
