The Notorious Benedict Arnold, Steve Sheinkin
The Notorious Benedict Arnold, Steve Sheinkin
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The Notorious Benedict Arnold
A True Story of Adventure, Heroism & Treachery

Author: Steve Sheinkin

Narrator: Mark Bramhall

Unabridged: 6 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/10/2012

Synopsis

On a bitter cold day in January 1741 Benedict Arnold was born. Little did anyone know that he would grow up to become the most infamous villain in American history. But first, he would be one of the country’s greatest war heroes. Fearless in the line of fire, a genius at strategy and motivating his men, General Arnold was America’s first action hero. But his thirst for recognition would ultimately be his undoing. Hopeless at political
maneuvers, prone to outbursts of ego and temper, Arnold saw his fame slowly slipping away. And so, he came up with a plan that would guarantee his place in history . . .
     Packed with gripping first-person accounts, astonishing battle scenes, and shocking betrayals, this accessible biography proves that there’s more than one side to every good story.

About The Author

Steve Sheinkin, a former textbook writer, has been obsessed with Benedict Arnold for years. Fascinated by the contradiction of a man at once heroic and tragic, he has fanatically researched every aspect of Arnold’s life, visiting historic Arnold sites and even following the route of his trek to Quebec. The Notorious Benedict Arnold is the result of that research. Steve is the author of several historical works for young readers, including King George: What Was His Problem?, Two Miserable Presidents, and Which Way to the Wild West?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jim on June 21, 2019

This was great. Arnold is simply a footnote, The Traitor, an expression, but never a real person. His heroism has been lost due to his treachery. But who was he? How could he go from one of the most heroic figures of the Revolutionary War to the most despised? Why would he have done that? This book......more

Goodreads review by Mara on October 20, 2019

If you’re wandering around Saratoga National Park, you might come across an odd sculpture of a boot/leg with a cryptic dedication: In memory of the "most brilliant soldier" of the Continental Army who was desperately wounded on this spot the sally port of BORGOYNES GREAT WESTERN REDOUBT 7th O......more

Goodreads review by Penny on January 20, 2014

Forget this is a nonficton book. Think of it rather as a swashbuckling adventure novel! It would make a great movie! Picture Benedict Arnold as the reckless, anti-authority hero who gets himself into a lot of tough situations but always manages to get the bad guy in the end. (I'm thinking of Bruce W......more

Goodreads review by Emily on April 14, 2017

I admit, I did not know much about Benedict Arnold, other than what everyone else learned about him back in 4th grade history class - he was in the Revolutionary war and the most infamous US traitor. What I never knew was what predicated the decision to switch sides, and what he was like as a person......more

Goodreads review by Mrs. Elizabeth on October 14, 2016

I'm not really sure what I think of this book. At times I was totally into it and couldn't put it down. Other times, I was pretty bored. :-/ Overall, I am glad that I read it. Steve Sheinkin is a great writer and Benedict Arnold was a jerk.......more

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