A Few Lawless Vagabondsis an account of the three-way relationship between Ethan Allen; the Republic of Vermont (1777ndash;1791) and the British in Canada during the American Revolution; a work of political and military history. Ethan Allen was a prime mover in the establishment of the Republic (though he was a captive of the British; 1775ndash;1778); then led the fight to maintain its independence from the ldquo;predatory statesrdquo; of New Hampshire; New York and Massachusetts; from the American Continental Congress; and from British attacks on the new state. In order to defend Vermontrsquo;s independence; Ethan Allen engaged in secret; unlawful negotiations with the British in Canada; aimed at turning Vermont into a ldquo;separate Government under the Crown.rdquo; The attempts of the Allen family to maintain Vermontrsquo;s independence from its neighbors were successful: Vermont became the 14th State in 1791. A Few Lawless Vagabonds is the first systematic attempt; using archival sources; to show that the Allens were utterly serious in their aim to turn Vermont into a Crown colony; a project which came close to success late in 1781. The Ethan Allen that emerges is not as a warrior hero of the American Revolution but as a successful Vermont nationalist who is justly celebrated as the principal founder of the State of Vermont; a rare combination of patriot and betrayer of the public trust. The British leaders who were Ethanrsquo;s opposite numbers emerge in turn as thoroughly capable military officers and diplomatic negotiators: Sir Henry Clinton; Sir Guy Carleton and Sir Frederick Haldimand.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Time travel at Iowa State UniversityBy Brian SteenThis is a must read history for anyone whos ever spent time at Iowa State Universitys campus town or "Dogtown". I was a student there 1968-73 and frequented Dogtown for food and entertainment (e.g.; Jane Fonda in Barbarella!) I think most students never thought about the areas history; just accepting it "as is" during whatever time they were there.Anthonys book allowed me look back on my own history and to imagine the early days in 1906-07 when my grandfather was an ISC student living on Knapp St. and rode the "Dinkey" train to downtown Ames.A good author transports his reader and that happened on every page for me!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Good ReadBy Kim SmithDespite working at ISU for 20 years; I had no knowledge about how Campustown developed as the university grew. You might think that subject wouldnt be interesting. But Capps well-written book tells a fascinating story. The historical photos are wonderful. I highly recommend this book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An Excellent BookBy Curt SytsmaThis book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of Iowa State University.
