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

from 2wonderY

This is remarkable job of bringing Benedict Arnold to full life. He was a passionate character, which was his strength and ultimate flaw. I'm surprised at how little I knew of his story prior to this book, and glad to know more now. How tragic that he soured to the revolution after being such a s...

from MichaelGlenn

The book was very interesting, telling the story of Arnold with a very knowledgeable, informed author. When I bought this I did not realize that it was intended for younger readers, but could tell from the writing style. It still was enjoyable a read.

from ChristianR

Great information about a well-known name in Revolutionary War history. Sheinkin shows how Benedict Arnold could have been a celebrated hero, but because of his impatience, temper, and expensive tastes ultimately became frustrated with the Americans and approached the British with an offer to giv...

from KendallCH

The Notorious Benedict Arnold is a biography of a man that started as patriot and ended as a traitor. This true story details Arnold's entire life, birth to death, but focuses on his rise to General and subsequent demotion leading to his infamous betrayals during the Revolutionary War. Arnold lik...

from sbballard

This book is a gem. I did not expect to like it and was not drawn in by the cover. However, Sheinkin does a beautiful job drawing the reader into to the personal stories of the characters in this eventful period in American history. Starting with Benedict Arnolds' birth and family life, you get a...