Revolutionary hero an american warrior reconsidered. Benedict arnold was famous in 1776 for his role in the capture of fort ticonderoga and the bold, but ultimately failed, invasion of quebec. 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. An epic story of one mans devotion to the american cause. List of books and articles about benedict arnold online. Nelson, who has written a dozen novels of naval historical fiction and the wellregarded naval history benedict arnolds navy, delivers his story in a clear and. Benedict arnold created and sank an entire navy fleet. With vitalsource, you can save up to compared to print. As a youth he served for a time in the colonial militia in the french and indian wars. The ragtag fleet that lost the battle of lake champlain but won the american revolution english edition ebook. 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. Nelson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Benedict arnold seated, commander of west point, pointing to the boot of british maj. Benedict was born the second of six children to benedict arnold iii 16831761 and hannah waterman king in norwich, connecticut, on january 14, 1741.
Benedict arnold 17411801 was an early american hero of the revolutionary war 177583 who later became one of the most infamous traitors in u. Most of the ships in the american fleet under the command of benedict arnold were captured or destroyed by. By the winter of 1780, continental army morale was low and it would sink even deeper in early 1781 when news reached washington that benedict arnold. He has also written three histories of pivotal naval engagements in the american revolutionbenedict arnolds navy. Benedict arnolds navy is the dramatic chronicle of that desperate battle and of the. May 01, 2007 benedict arnolds navy is an excellent book. 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. 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. True, randall has a tendency to repeat himself, but readers will find benedict arnold patriot and traitor a good read. The main action took place in valcour bay, a narrow strait between the new york mainland and valcour island.
Benedict arnold was an early american hero of the revolutionary war who later became one of the most infamous traitors in u. Arnolds march to quebec via the kennebec and dead rivers, 1775. May 25, 20 have you looked at the framed piece of wood in the national commercial bank. Buy or rent benedict arnold s navy as an etextbook and get instant access. The ragtag fleet that lost the battle of lake champlain. In october 1776, four years before benedict arnold s treasonous attempt to hand control of the hudson river to the british, his patchwork fleet on lake champlain was all that stood between british forces and a swift end to the american rebellion. Journal of the american revolution is the leading source. Buy benedict arnold s navy book online at best prices in india on. The naval war of benedict arnold lake champlain life. And so when the patriots had to figure out a way to prevent the counterinvasion of the british from canada, they turned to the young general wi. 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. The later treason of benedict arnold cannot disguise the fact that early in the revolutionary war he was one of washingtons most effective generals. An epic story of one mans devotion to the american cause in october 1776, four years before benedict arnolds treasonou.
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. As a result, arnold assumed overall command of the fleet on august 7, 1776. The ragtag fleet that lost the battle for lake champlain but won the american revolution, james l. 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. Benedict arnold was an american military officer who served as a general during the american. Nelson, james l benedict arnold s navy the ragtag fleet that lost the battle of lake champlain but won the american revolution. Journal of the american revolution also produces annual hardcover volumes, a branded book. Once rescued by his benefactors, he fought as a british brigadier against the americans as effectively as he had fought for them.
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General clinton refused to exchange andre for arnold and thus john andre was hung as a spy. Aug 29, 2017 the 100 best american revolution books of all time. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The ragtag fleet that lost the battle of lake champlain but won the american revolution, published by international marineragged mountain. The ragtag fleet that lost the battle of lake champlain but won the american revolution see more. The ragtag fleet that lost the battle of lake champlain but won the american revolution by james l. Nelson talked about his book benedict arnold s navy. An american life, by janet lee malcolm pegasus books arnold was a national hero before he abandoned the patriot cause, and no wonder. Nelsons novels include the five books of his revolution at sea saga and three in his brethren of the coast series. Benedict arnold, who had proven his military skills during the american. An epic story of one mans devotion to the american cause in october 1776, four years before benedict arnolds treasonous attempt to hand. Benedict arnolds navy by james l nelson fantastic fiction.
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. Written with captivating narrative vitality, this landmark book shows how benedict arnolds fearless leadership against staggering odds in a northern wilderness. Benedict arnolds march to quebec, 1775 by thomas a. Few americans know why benedict arnolds name once shared the west point chapel wall with heroes of the early american republic. Buy benedict arnolds navy book online at low prices in. Richard montgomery attacked montreal from the west, colonel. Benedict arnold counterintelligence libguides at naval. 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. 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. 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. This is a tremendous interesting story and an equally interesting book. The ragtag fleet that lost the battle of lake champlain but won the american. In october 1776, four years before benedict arnolds treasonous attempt to hand control of the hudson river to the british, his patchwork fleet on lake champlain was all that stood between british forces and a swift end to the american rebellion. Covering one of historys great tipping point battles, benedict arnolds navy.
See also george washington, benedict arnold, and the fate of the american revolution, by nathaniel philbrick, american heritage, oct 2017. 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. Fine in 14 blue and off white paper covered boards with bold gilt text stamping on the spine. John andre to suggest it as a place to conceal plans regarding arnolds surrender of the strategically located garrison to the british. The naval battle of valcour island, also known as the battle of valcour bay, took place on. Jim nelson is the author of seventeen works of maritime fiction and history, including the critically acclaimed benedict arnolds navy. The battle is generally regarded as one of the first naval battles of the american revolutionary war, and one. Benedict arnold, 17411801, american revolutionary general and traitor, b. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Im finding special pleasure in reading books about that place and this book. In 1779, he begun secret negotiations with the british to surrender west point to them in exchange for money and a command in the british army, but his plot. Arnolds first claim to fame is the subject of thomas desjardins through a howling wilderness. 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. Read benedict arnolds navy the ragtag fleet that lost the battle of lake champlain but won the american revolution by james l. January 3, 1740 june 14, 1801 was a general during the american revolutionary war who originally fought for the american continental army but defected to the british army. The naval battle of valcour island, also known as the battle of valcour bay, took place on october 11, 1776, on lake champlain. An early supporter of the revolution, he proved to be a resourceful and energetic officer. Before benedict arnold was a traitor, he was a patriot. Did benedict arnolds fleet plunder an american settlement. You are attempting to present your view on benedict arnold as either a. His books cover the gamut from vikings to piracy in colonial america, the naval action of the american revolution and the civil war.
In the fall of 1775 washington gave colonel benedict arnold command of an american expedition into canadian. 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. The plaque reads part of oak rib of one of the last three vessels of benedict arnolds war fleet, which were scuttled in skenesborough harbor whitehall july 7, 1777. Nov 01, 2008 his father was a merchant and ship captain. Nelson talked about his book benedict arnolds navy. George washington had given him his fullest trust and placed him in command of the.
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