Sparks, Jared 1789-1866 creator text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2015-07-21 David Widger and Robert Homa 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 E151 Original publication data not identified 80116078 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49500 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49500 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134134.0 49500