May 12, 2006 benedict arnolds navy is the dramatic chronicle of that desperate battle and of the extraordinary events that occurred on the american revolutions critical northern front. Revolutionary hero an american warrior reconsidered. The naval battle of valcour island, also known as the battle of valcour bay, took place on. While on the american side he became commander of the fort at west point, new york, and plotted to surrender it to the british forces. Throughout the last few chapters of the book, nelson gives a grueling, blowbyblow account of the battle of valcour island and the following days. Military career of benedict arnold, 177576 military wiki. Did benedict arnolds fleet plunder an american settlement. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading benedict arnolds navy. Benedict arnold seated, commander of west point, pointing to the boot of british maj. This excellent book is also the story of a starcrossed love affair beyond anything that a playwright could imagine. Benedict arnold, and the fate of the american revolution. This book shows how arnold s fearless leadership against staggering odds in a northern wilderness secured for america the independence that he would later try to betray. Military career of benedict arnold, 1781 wikipedia. Written with captivating narrative vitality, this landmark book shows how benedict arnolds fearless leadership against staggering odds in a northern wilderness secured for america the independence that he would later try to betray.
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This book is primarily about arnolds service on the american side in the revolution, giving overviews of the. Benedict arnold was an american military officer who served as a general during the american revolutionary war, fighting for the american continental army before defecting to the british in 1780. Benedict arnold personifies the kaleidoscopic nature of loyalties, betrayals and intrigue prevalent during the war, circumstances much of which determined his course in life. John andre to suggest it as a place to conceal plans regarding arnolds surrender of the strategically located garrison to the british. Benedict arnolds navy by james l nelson fantastic fiction. The military career of benedict arnold from 1777 to 1779 was marked by two important events in his career. The case of benedict arnold by jean fritz available from rakuten kobo. The ragtag fleet that lost the battle of lake champlain but won the american march 25, 2010 invisible ink. Benedict arnold simple english wikipedia, the free. The military career of benedict arnold in 1781 consisted of service in the british army. Benedict arnold s navy is the dramatic chronicle of that desperate battle and of the extraordinary events that occurred on the american revolutions critical northern front. Finally, in chapter 29, benedict arnold is given command of the first american fleet on lake champlain.
This book offers insight into the complex, controversial and everchanging political landscape of the american revolution. The true and amazing story of how benedict arnolds outgunned little naval fleet on lake champlain held off the might of british naval power long enough to help forge final victory in the war of independence. Written with captivating narrative vitality, this landmark book shows how benedict arnold s fearless leadership against staggering odds in a northern wilderness secured for. James l nelson covering one of historys great battles, benedict arnold s navy recounts the courageousand exemplary campaign of arnold and his cobbledtogether fleet of ships against a much superior british force. As a youth he served for a time in the colonial militia in the french and indian wars. Nelson, 9780071468060, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The ragtag fleet that lost the battle of lake champlain but won the american revolution. Covering one of historys great tipping point battles, benedict arnolds navy recounts the courageous and exemplary campaign of arnold and his cobbledtogether fleet of ships against a much superior british force in the battle of valcour island lake champlain in october 1776. The ragtag fleet that lost the battle of lake champlain. Excerpted from the george washington book prize finalist the tragedy of benedict arnold. Nelson is the author of benedict arnolds navy, as well as several novels that take place during the age of the sailing navies. With this item, the journal inaugurates a series of firstperson questionandanswer interviews with historic figures interpreted in colonial williamsburg s historic area. Military career of benedict arnold, 17771779 wikipedia. Benedict arnold simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Nelson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Read benedict arnolds navy the ragtag fleet that lost the battle of lake champlain but won the american revolution by james l. Following the outbreak of hostilities at lexington and concord the following month, his company. The ragtag fleet that lost the battle of lake champlain but won the american revolution by james l. Arnold planned to surrender the fort to british forces, but the plot was discovered in september 1780 and he fled to the british. He had to abandon his education after his father, an alcoholic merchant, went bankrupt. A valiant look at revolutionary war heroes and traitors. January 3, 1740 june 14, 1801 was an american military officer who served as a general during the american revolutionary war, fighting for the american continental army before defecting to the british in 1780.
Written with captivating narrative vitality, this landmark book shows how benedict arnolds fearless leadership against staggering odds in a northern wilderness secured for. The military career of benedict arnold in 1775 and 1776 covers many of the military actions that occurred in the northernmost thirteen colonies early in the american revolutionary war. May, 2016 the title of nathaniel philbricks valiant ambition says everything about it, because it says nothing. Arnold had changed sides in september 1780, after his plot was exposed to surrender the key continental army outpost at west point. Scott green is colonial williamsburg s official villain. Author of benedict arnolds regimental memorandum book, proceedings of a general court martial for the trial of major general arnold, benedict arnolds regimental memorandum book, the present state of the american rebel army, navy, and finances, benedict arnold papers, proceedings of a general court martial of the line, held at raritan, in the state of newjersey. Benedict arnold s navy is the dramatic chronicle of that desperate battle and of the extraordinary events that occurred on the american revolution s critical northern front. Associated press this book must be on the shelf of anyone who is interested in our struggle for independence, a war we should not have won against the strongest nation on earth, but did. Oct 24, 2015 in this episode of history brief, the treason of benedict arnold is discussed. Benedict arnold, 17411801, american revolutionary general and traitor, b. Recounts the campaign of arnold and his cobbledtogether fleet of ships against a much superior british force in the battle of valcour island lake champlain in october 1776. Benedict arnold was an american military officer who served as a general during the american. General in the continental and british armies, traitor. The ragtag fleet that lost the battle of lake champlain but won the american revolution kindle edition by nelson, james l download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The ragtag fleet that lost the battle of lake champlain but won the american revolution, published by international marineragged. Journal of the american revolution also produces annual hardcover volumes, a branded book. Benedict arnolds navy is the dramatic chronicle of that desperate battle and of the extraordinary events that occurred on the american revolutions critical northern front. The ragtag fleet that lost the battle of lake champlain but won the. After the plot was exposed in september 1780, he was. Dec 07, 2018 in his latest book, in the hurricanes eye. In july 1777, arnold was assigned to the continental armys northern department, where he played pivotal roles in bringing about the failure of british brigadier barry st. Why benedict arnold turned traitor against the american revolution the story behind the most famous betrayal in u.
Jim nelson is the author of seventeen works of maritime fiction and history, including the critically acclaimed benedict arnolds navy. Why benedict arnold turned traitor against the american. An epic story of one mans devotion to the american cause in october 1776, four years before benedict arnolds treasonou. The us marines were there, on lake champlain, fighting valiantly ab. This book shows how arnolds fearless leadership against staggering odds in a northern wilderness secured for america the independence that he would later try to betray. Fine in 14 blue and off white paper covered boards with bold gilt text stamping on the spine. An epic story of one mans devotion to the american cause in october 1776, four years before benedict arnolds treasonous attempt to hand.
He was named after his greatgrandfather benedict arnold, an early governor of the colony of rhode island, and his brother benedict iv, who died in infancy. Written with captivating narrative vitality, this landmark book shows how benedict arnolds fearless leadership against staggering odds in a northern wilderness. Benedict was born the second of six children to benedict arnold iii 16831761 and hannah waterman king in norwich, connecticut, on january 14, 1741. George washington had given him his fullest trust and placed him in command of the fortifications at west point, new york. This book is primarily about arnolds service on the american side in the revolution, giving overviews of the periods before the war and after he changes sides. This landmark book shows how arnolds fearless leadership against staggering odds in a northern covering one of historys great tipping point battles, benedict arnolds navy recounts the courageous and exemplary campaign of arnold and his cobbledtogether fleet of ships against a much superior british force in the battle of valcour island lake champlain in october 1776. An american life, by janet lee malcolm pegasus books thomas hart published an engraving of benedict arnold in 1776 after he led american troops through the wilderness to canada and heroically stormed quebec, which appears in the background. The ragtag fleet that lost the battle of lake champlain but won the american. Most of the ships in the american fleet under the command of benedict arnold were captured or destroyed by a british. The us marines were there, on lake champlain, fighting valiantly aboard benedict arnolds navy. Legers siege of fort stanwix and the american success in the battles of saratoga, which fundamentally altered the. Many books have been written on the battle of valcour island which lies just a few miles from our store and we stock most of them.
Treacherous beauty fills an important gap in american history with its indepth narrative of the treason of benedict arnold and his beautiful young wife, peggy. Isbn 077352150x this book is about arnolds time in canada both before and after his treachery james l. Nelson, who has written several historical books of exceptional quality. Arnold began the war as a captain in connecticuts militia, a position to which he was elected in march 1775. Covering one of historys great tipping point battles, bened. The true and amazing story of how benedict arnold s outgunned little naval fleet on lake champlain held off the might of british naval power long enough to help forge final victory in the war of independence. The us marines were there, on lake champlain, fighting valiantly aboard benedict arnold s navy. Benedict arnold 17411801 was an early american hero of the revolutionary war 177583 who later became one of the most infamous traitors in u. Isbn 077352150x this book is about arnold s time in canada both before and after his treachery james l. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Nov 01, 2008 his father was a merchant and ship captain. Greatgrandson of a rhode island governor, benedict arnold was born in norwich, connecticut, on 14 january 1741.
List of books and articles about benedict arnold online. Benedict arnolds navy takes readers through the military events of 1775 and 1776, such as the capture of fort ticonderoga and early naval skirmishes on lake champlain. Nelson talked about his book benedict arnolds navy. May 12, 2006 benedict arnold s navy is the dramatic chronicle of that desperate battle and of the extraordinary events that occurred on the american revolution s critical northern front.
Benedict arnolds navy by james l nelson book cover, description, publication history. He spent the rest of 1780 recruiting loyalists for a new regiment called the american legion. The ragtag fleet that lost the battle of lake champlain but won the american revolution, mcgrawhill. His books cover the gamut from vikings to piracy in colonial america, the naval action of the american revolution and the civil war. This book includes a reprint of arnolds diary of his march. Click on image to expand nelson, james l benedict arnolds navy the ragtag fleet that lost the battle of lake champlain but won the american revolution. George washington, benedict arnold, and the fate of the american revolution viking, 326 pp. How this startling reversal came about is traced in the book, which is rigorously. Journal of the american revolution is the leading source of knowledge about the. Covering one of historys great tipping point battles, benedict arnold s navy recounts the courageous and exemplary campaign of arnold and his cobbledtogether fleet of ships against a much superior british force in the battle of valcour island lake champlain in october 1776. An integral part of that navy carved from the american wilderness, these frontier marines slowed the advance of the british army from canada, stalling the drive that would have split the fledgling states assunder, end the hopes of the patriots for their new nation. In this episode of history brief, the treason of benedict arnold is discussed.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. His name quickly became a byword in the united stat. Military career of benedict arnold, 177576 military. Benedict arnold personifies the kaleidoscopic nature of loyalties, betrayals and intrigue prevalent during the war, circumstances much. He began the war in the continental army but later changed to the british army. Jan 30, 2016 the us marines were there, on lake champlain, fighting valiantly aboard benedict arnold s navy. James l nelson covering one of historys great battles, benedict arnolds navy recounts the courageousand exemplary campaign of arnold and his cobbledtogether fleet of ships against a much superior british force.
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