Benedict Arnold Patriot or Traitor? |
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| Author:
| Graham Gaines, Ann |
| Series title: | Historical American Biographies Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7660-1393-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2001 |
| Publisher: | Enslow Publishing, LLC
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $19.95USD $28.27 |
Book Description:
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Benedict Arnold joined the Continental Army, hoping to become a hero to overcome a childhood full of humiliation and poverty. His great success in early battles of the American Revolution won him fame as a brilliant general, but still he felt unappreciated. Hoping to gain money and the respect he felt he deserved, he decided to betray his young nation and fight for the enemy, the British. Author Ann Graham Gaines examines both the positive and negative aspects of this controversial...
More DescriptionBenedict Arnold joined the Continental Army, hoping to become a hero to overcome a childhood full of humiliation and poverty. His great success in early battles of the American Revolution won him fame as a brilliant general, but still he felt unappreciated. Hoping to gain money and the respect he felt he deserved, he decided to betray his young nation and fight for the enemy, the British. Author Ann Graham Gaines examines both the positive and negative aspects of this controversial soldier's life, exploring the character of one of the most infamous men in history.