General Howe's Dog George Washington, the Battle for Germantown, and the Dog Who Crossed Enemy Lines |
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| Author:
| Tiger, Caroline |
| ISBN: | 978-1-59609-032-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2005 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | Chamberlain Bros. |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $18.95 |
Book Description:
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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...
More DescriptionBefore 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.