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Benedict Arnold's Navy | 
 enlarge | Author: James L. Nelson
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 375211
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 420
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 8.7 x 6 x 1
ISBN: 0071489878
Dewey Decimal Number: 973.35
EAN: 9780071489874
ASIN: 0071489878
Publication Date: May 1, 2007
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“Benedict Arnold’s Navy is an excellent book.”
--Associated Press “This book must be on the shelf of anyone who is interested in our struggle for independence, a war we should not have won against the strongest nation on earth, but did.”
--Sea History “A suspenseful, vivid account.”
--Wall Street Journal “Nelson’s finely written narrative is a winner.”
--Naval History “James Nelson is a master both of his period and of the English language.”
--Patrick O’Brian, author of Master & Commander Covering one of history’s great “tipping point” battles, Benedict Arnold’s Navy recounts the courageous and exemplary campaign of Arnold and his cobbled-together fleet of “ships” against a much superior British force in the Battle of Valcour Island (Lake Champlain) in October 1776.This landmark book shows how Arnold’s fearless leadership against staggering odds in a northern wilderness secured for America the independence that he would later try to betray.
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 Good book, needs one minor improvement September 2, 2008
This book probably doesn't break any new ground, but it is quite readable with short chapters and subheadings within each chapter. The only problem I had was that the author talks about the various kinds of vessels involved without illustrating what they are. What exactly does a "row galley" look like? How does a sloop differ from a schooner and a frigate? Some illustrations comparing vessel types would have been helpful.
New Light shed July 27, 2008
on dubious character. This battle really was a significant factor in the war. It is very well written and explained. Perhaps the only drawback is the end which only briefy touches on why Arnold did what he did in turning against the people he fought so hard for. Highly recomend this to all readers.
 Outstanding - A Must Read!! August 12, 2007
This outstanding narrative documents the Battle of Valcour island but it is much more. My 9 year old recently asked about Benedict Arnold and I replied with the standard dogma of "Arnold the traitor". This book has caused me to revise that narrow view. Benedict Arnold was one of the greatest military commanders of his day. Had he remained true to the Cause, history would have remembered Arnold in the same breath as George Washington. I was amazed by Arnold's heroic determination to defend and establish the American ideal - even as the Continental Congress seemed determined to let the dream slip away. Congrats to James L. Nelson for an outstanding book that is a must read for Revolutionary era fans!!
Nelson is the Master August 11, 2007
I met James Nelson two years ago at a book signing at Colonial Williamsburg. I purchased one of his books on that occasion and have since read everything he has written to date. He is a master weaver of stories and a master historian. His work is refreshing and spellbiinding. I heartily recommend Benedict Arnold's Navy. It offers an eye-opening look at the Revolutionary War era from both land and sea (or lake, as the case may be).
Much Much More than the title implies June 14, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had the pleasure of purchasing the book from the author while taking part in the 225th Yorktown Reenactment last year. I thought the these of the book was interesting and unique. As a result, i felt it should be worth adding to my collection. What i got, was much more than I could have ever hoped.
The book provides one of the best and detailed accounts of the initial taking of Fort Ticonderoga by Arnold and Allen. The book details the make up of the men that were present and not just centering on the leaders themselves.
The work goes into detail regarding the invasion of Canada in 1775, the portion on the western attack may be the best and most in debth coverage ever given. While the book is not the first to cover Arnold's march to Quebec, it may be one of the first to so detail the other half of the invasion and the fights that took place there.
In the end, the book does cover the retreat from Canada and the building of the Navies on the lake. The detailed descriptions of the ships involved was very well worth the read.
The great dramatic detail in the work gives you the feel of reading a novel, but for the notes detailing the sources betraying it as a non-fiction book. Of course, this simply means that a work of non-fiction can be every bit as exciting as a work of fiction...that is what sets Nelson a part.
If you are greatly interested in filling your shelf with an easy read that would give you plenty of information on a part of the war most histories forget (1776 outside of Washington v Howe) this is the book to do it. Buy the book, read the book and keep it. This will be the main source on the subject matter for years to come.
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