General Howe's Dog: George Washington, the Battle of Germantown, and the Dog who Crossed Enemy Lines
- ISBN-10
- 1596090324
- ISBN-13
- 9781596090323
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography / Presidents & Heads of State
- Pages
- 162
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2005
- Publisher
- Chamberlain Bros.
- Author
- Caroline Tiger
Description
Before they were generals-they were gentlemen.
A remarkable footnote to history surfaced during America's fight for independence. After the Battle of Germantown, General George Washington came across a stray dog wearing an inscribed collar marking him as the property of British general William Howe-the very man Washington was trying to defeat. As a well-bred gentleman and man of his times, Washington did the proper thing: he returned the dog to his adversary, along with a polite note. Though separated by ideals and loyalties, both Washington and Howe adhered to a common code of conduct. Following the early lives of both men, General Howe's Dogprovides a fascinating account of their upbringings and ascents through the military ranks, detailing how enemies on the battlefield composed themselves as respectable gentlemen in the midst of war. It is a rarely seen glimpse into the personality and character of the father of our country.
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