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Book Synopsis: In January 1776, George Washington had a problem: the British army controlled the city of Boston. The colonial army needed to force the British to leave. But how? Washington had a solution: ask his engineer Rufus Putnam to solve the problem. They needed to take control of the high ground, Dorchester Heights, just south of Boston. They could place cannons there to bombard the British army.
Cannons on Dorchester Heights meant the colonials needed to build walls to protect their soldiers. But January in Massachusetts was so cold that the ground was frozen. No one could dig foundations for walls. Putnam needed an engineering miracle.
Courage and engineering ingenuity are celebrated in this intriguing story of the role of engineering in the Revolutionary War.
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Unlock the untold story of Rufus Putnam, the brilliant engineer behind George Washington's triumph in the Siege of Boston without firing a single shot. In January 1776, as the British army maintained control over Boston, the colonial army faced a daunting challenge. How could they force their occupiers to retreat?
Enter Rufus Putnam, the ingenious engineer handpicked by George Washington himself. Putnam's solution was extraordinary: seize the high ground at Dorchester Heights, just south of Boston, and deploy cannons to rain havoc on the British army. However, there was a catch - the frozen ground of Massachusetts made it impossible to build the necessary walls to protect their soldiers.
But here's where engineering brilliance and determination prevail. Accompany Putnam on a journey filled with untamed courage and unparalleled ingenuity as he overcomes the bitter cold by devising an engineering miracle. Discover the riveting story of the immense impact engineering had during the Revolutionary War, adding a new layer of awe to the heroes who fought for American independence.
Experience the triumph of ingenuity and the relentless spirit of Rufus Putnam in "George Washington's Engineer: How Rufus Putnam Won the Siege of Boston without Firing a Shot." Get your copy today and delve into this fascinating tale that will leave you truly inspired.
Get your copy now and join the ranks of those transfixed by this captivating historical account!
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