Who Was Benedict Arnold?, James Buckley, Jr.
Who Was Benedict Arnold?, James Buckley, Jr.
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Who Was Benedict Arnold?

Author: James Buckley, Jr., Who HQ

Series: Who Was?

Narrator: James Buckley, Jr.

Unabridged: 1 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/06/2020


Synopsis

Find out how this one-time American hero became the country's most notorious traitor.

As a young child, Benedict Arnold never shied away from a fight. So when the French and Indian War began in 1754, Benedict was eager to join the militia and fight for the British colonies in America. And when he was eighteen years old, he got his chance. Arnold had no idea that less than twenty years later, he would be fighting against the British in the Revolutionary War.

Now the captain of his own militia, Benedict won the admiration of his troops and George Washington when he captured a major British fort. He continued fighting for the colonies and was even considered a patriotic war hero after being wounded in battle. But in 1780, Benedict made a decision that no one could anticipate. He betrayed his fellow Americans and joined the British army.

Author James Buckley Jr. takes us through Benedict's life and explains the events that led him to switch sides and become the most famous turncoat in American history.

About The Author

James Buckley Jr. has written more than fifty books for kids, including Who Was Ernest Shackleton? and Who Was Roberto Clemente?


Reviews

Goodreads review by Alicia

Standard fare for the series but always informative and useful for those wishing to know enough about any person (in this case Arnold) to be able to learn more with other resources but have a foundational understanding of what made him famous.......more

Goodreads review by David

I know that Benedict was a traitor to our country. I know he ended up supporting England during the Revolutionary War. And knowing that, I still found the biography sad, and the justice didn't seem to be effective. I have enjoyed this series of "Who Was.....?" and I think the reason I have is becaus......more

Goodreads review by Dan

The best description I can give for this man is that he was a brat all of his life. If he did not get his way, he either got even with his foes or he ran from them. He may have been a good military person but he traded secrets for money. Just a bad man over all. It is good to know about his life to......more

Goodreads review by Mousie

Oh you naughty boy This was a fascinating read - it explains the man behind the myth, so that Arnold's treachery can be understood against the backdrop of his greed, ambition and resentment. And the abundant pencil drawings complementing the book are masterfully done.......more