A well-written, concise and factual account of Arnold's "walk in the Maine woods," the attack on Quebec and, in greater detail, the battle fought on Lake Champlain between the fledgling American navy and the British lake fleet. Almost as good as Kenneth Roberts' account of Arnold's contributions to the American cause in "Arundel," but Nelson focuses more on the engagements at Valcour island and other areas of lake Champlain. Not a biography of Arnold per se, but the author is sympathetic to Arnold's resentment at the treatment he received at the hands of the politicians of the Continental Congress. Only negative comment is that the author tends to conflate, or at least use interchangeably, the the terms "English" and "British." Yes, I know the English do this themselves frequently, but the editors and proof readers of historical works should know the difference if they are native English speakers.Read full review
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As one who is very familiar with this historic geographical area, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The author did a great job of keeping history interesting.
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Absolutely fascinating book on the history of one of America's traitors----HOWEVER, why we may not have won the Revolutionary War had it not been for Benedict Arnold, before he turned traitor. Great bit of history which few would know about
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Excellent account of the events leading up to and after the Battle of Valcour Island. James Nelson's writing style keeps the reader riveted to the pages and his research and facts about Benedict Arnold are impressive. Journal accounts of the events by Arnold, Gates, Washington, Carleton, and others really makes this book and historical events come alive! A must read!
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