In the late 1700s, General Israel Putnam was a hero of the American Revolution. This book recounts his life and legacy, with a special focus on the equestrian statue erected in his memory at Brooklyn, Connecticut. Filled with rare photographs and fascinating insights into the process of memorialization, this book is a must-read for history buffs and fans of military lore.

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