Thursday, December 9, 2010

Henry Knox: Bookseller, Soldier, Patriot

Henry Knox: Bookseller, Soldier, Patriot
by Anita Silvey
illustrated by Wendell Minor

Summary: Presents a biography of the man in charge of the artillery during the Revolutionary War, who became a trusted advisor to George Washington and the secretary of war in the newly appointed government.

Clarion Books, 2010.

1 comment:

Kris said...

I just came across this richly illustrated picture book biography. The texture of the paintings and the color palette used seem to evoke the period well.