Ethan Allen: His Life and Times
“Starred Review. The definitive biography of the frontier hero and founder of Vermont....Authoritative, vivid.... Colorful, well-written and nuanced.” (Kirkus Reviews)“Willard Sterne Randall has few equals as a writer. A careful and meticulous historian, and an esteemed biographer, Randall has marshaled his many talents to produce the definite biography of Ethan Allen, one of the most fascinating figures in the founding of the American nation.... a must read.” (John Ferling, author of Independence)“This is the powerful story about an essential and little-understood figure in American history. Willard Randall writes with grace and insight, andEthan Allenis an engaging biography.” (Jon Meacham, author of American Lion)“This is the first biography of Ethan Allen in half a century, and the only one to render him a psychologically complicated, fully flawed hero of the American Revolution.” (Joseph J. Ellis, author of Founding Brothers and American Sphinx)