02144cam a22003613u 4500 49500 UtSlPG 20260610134134.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 80116078 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866 Life and Treason of Benedict Arnold Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-07-21 David Widger and Robert Homa "Life and Treason of Benedict Arnold" by Jared Sparks is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles the life of Benedict Arnold, focusing particularly on the complexity of his character, his military career during the American Revolutionary War, and the events that ultimately led to his notorious act of treason. At the start of the narrative, the author outlines Arnold's early life, detailing his challenging upbringing and early ambitions. Sparks describes Arnold's tumultuous personality, including his rebelliousness and ambition, which foreshadow his future choices. Starting from his enlistment as a soldier to ultimately commanding troops in significant military campaigns, such as the capture of Fort Ticonderoga, the opening chapter sets the stage for understanding how his character was shaped by both personal failings and external pressures, leading to the infamous decision that would mark his legacy as a traitor. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Generals -- United States -- Biography United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 United States. Continental Army -- Biography Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801 American loyalists -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49500 90338 90338