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Courtesy of the David M. Rubenstein Americana Collection
Courtesy of the David M. Rubenstein Americana Collection
Memoir by the Man Who Stole The Cannons From Ticonderoga. A Narrative of Colonel Ethan Allen’s Captivity in Canada
Courtesy of the David M. Rubenstein Americana Collection

Memoir by the Man Who Stole The Cannons From Ticonderoga. A Narrative of Colonel Ethan Allen’s Captivity in Canada

Artifact IDTL 2026.1.25
Object Type Document
Date 1779
Author (American, 1738 - 1789)
Printer (American, 1778 - 1783)
Place MadeBoston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Medium bound pamphlet
DimensionsOverall W 8 in x D 7 1/2 in (20.3 cm x 19.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionBound typed pamphlet Titled: A Narrative of Colonel Ethan Allen’s Captivity in Canada.
(Boston: Draper and Folsom, 1779).
Historical NoteThis 1779 book is a Boston edition of Ethan Allen’s firsthand account of his imprisonment by the British during the Revolutionary War. Printed by Draper and Folsom, the text chronicles Allen's capture near Montreal in 1775 and his experiences as a prisoner of war until his exchange in 1778. The narrative details the harsh treatment of American prisoners and includes political commentary promoting the patriot cause. This highly popular publication functioned as powerful wartime propaganda, shaping public perception of British cruelty and reinforcing the ideological drive for American independence.

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Credit LineCourtesy of the David M. Rubenstein Americana Collection
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPolitical Memorabilia (National Archives Identifier 1677287)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction NoteThe use of this image and document information is fully restricted. Reproduction in any manner is not allowed.
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