An analytical essay arguing in favor of benedict arnold, mainly working from the standpoint that arnold gave them every opportunity to treat him fairly. Apr 28, 2016 read or download here read book benedict arnold revolutionary hero. The ragtag fleet that lost the battle of lake champlain but won the american revolution camden, nj. Smith national library for the study of george washington, dr. Jul 31, 2017 the author has done excellent work in relating the remarkable, heroic military actions of benedict arnold before he switched sides after twoandahalf years of dedicated, important service to the american revolution. Read benedict arnold revolutionary hero an american warrior. Annotation benedict arnold stands as one of the most vilified figures in american history. Few know of the valor and courage of benedict arnold. Since that infamous day september 25, 1780, when benedict arnold fled. A brilliant military leader of uncommon bravery, arnold dedicated himself to the.
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Martin has written a very detailed account of arnold s youth and military services to the american revolution. James kirby martin, author of the awardwinning benedict arnold, revolutionary hero. Books similar to benedict arnold revolutionary hero. Yet arnold was one of the most heroic and remarkable men of his time, indeed in all of american history. Martin is the hugh roy and lillie cranz cullen university professor of. An american warrior reconsidered 9780814755600 by martin, james k. A brilliant military leader of uncommon bravery, arnold poured his all into the. Tom clavin author of dodge city and coauthor of valley forge during the summer of 1776, a british incursion from canada loomed. He was now also crippled, a blow to his pride after being such an actively athletic man. Revolutionary hero an american warrior reconsidered martin, james k.
The battle of valcour island and the fight for independence. The 1775 american invasion of canada during the revolutionary war. Martin is the hugh roy and lillie cranz cullen university professor of history at the university of houston, houston, texas. Stories of his treason have so come to define him that his name, like that of judas, is virtually synonymous with treason. The 1776 campaign that saved the cause of liberty by.
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Yet arnold was one of the most heroic and remarkable individuals of his time, indeed in all of american history. Arnold s seniority was subsequently restored, but he was already too angry to forgive congress, and never would. He is also the author of the edge of anarchy, heavens ditch, and gunpowder and is a new york foundation for the arts fellow in nonfiction literature. The american campaign to seize canada at the start of the revolutionary war is a fascinating chapter in colonial history, and mr. John andre, benedict arnold and concepts of heroism in the. Jack kelly is an awardwinning author and historian. Find books like benedict arnold revolutionary hero. The amateur soldiers who won americas independence, which received the dar history medal.
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Benedict arnold, whose very name has become a synonym for traitor, is reconsidered in this biography. It is a well written biography that covers arnold s period when he was one of the leading generals in the american revolution. Read benedict arnold revolutionary hero an american warrior reconsidered ebook free. An american warrior reconsidered 9780814756461 by martin, james k. He spent the winter of 17771778 with the army at valley forge.
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