Benedict Arnold: Patriot and TraitorBenedict Arnold's name has become synonymous with the word traitor, but Arnold's legend neglects the fact that Arnold was an outstanding military leader, and had several important victories against the British in the early days of the American Revolution. This volume presents portrait of the man, giving the reader an understanding of Arnold's motives for betraying the country for which he had once fought so diligently. |
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THE GREATEST CONFUSION AND ANARCHY | 84 |
WE ARE MASTERS OF THE LAKE | 102 |
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