You Won’t Believe General Israel Putnam’s Death-Defying Horseback Ride (Ep. 197)

Written By Michael Cech

One of the more fantastic Revolutionary War stories concerns General Israel Putnam’s daredevil horseback ride down 100 steep stone steps in Greenwich while escaping British soldiers who were firing at him. But, what really happened that day?

Michael Cech
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