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050 4 _aE151
100 1 _aSparks, Jared,
_d1789-1866
245 1 0 _aLife and Treason of Benedict Arnold
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-07-21
508 _aDavid Widger and Robert Homa
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGenerals -- United States -- Biography
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783
653 _aUnited States. Continental Army -- Biography
653 _aArnold, Benedict, 1741-1801
653 _aAmerican loyalists -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49500
999 _c90338
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