One of the useful parts of this book is that it illustrates that our american revolution. Although he fought with skill and courage in many campaigns during the american revolution 1775a83, general benedict arnold is best known as the man who betrayed his country. He was one of only two of his mothers eleven children to survive into. Arnold bragged about his beautiful wifes prowess in bed and. The traitors wife is the story of clara, a maid to peggy shippen, who becomes peggy arnold, wife of benedict arnold, quite possibly the united states greatest traitor. This encounter at the trail, which is located in putnam county and is the path that benedict arnold used to flee, led her to write an historical fiction book, which is called the traitors wife. Benedict arnold i a moment in time with dan roberts. Benedict arnold was born on january 14, 1741, in norwich, connecticut. A riveting historical novel about peggy shippen arnold, the cunning wife of benedict arnold and mastermind behind americas most infamous act of treason. The traitors wife promises to tell the story of peggy shippen, the wife of infamous traitor benedict arnold. Benedict arnold was born in the bustling seaport town of norwich, connecticut in 1741. She gained notoriety for being the highestpaid spy in the american revolution.
January 3, 1740 june 14, 1801 was an american military officer who served as a general during the american revolutionary war, fighting for the american continental army before defecting to the british in 1780. How benedict arnold went from wartime hero to resentful. Source citations are included at the bottom of the page. With this item, the journal inaugurates a series of firstperson questionandanswer interviews with historic figures interpreted in colonial williamsburg s historic area. Benedict arnold biography and facts of an american. Born in america, arnold served bravely and well as a continental general, but changed sides in 1780, finishing the war as an english general. Jul 01, 2019 find out about peggy shippen arnold, the wife of traitor benedict arnold, who helped him betray americans fighting for liberty, at.
The traitors wife book midcontinent public library. He was one of only two of his mother s eleven children to survive into adulthood. George washington, benedict arnold, and the fate of the american revolution, explores four years of the revolutionary war, from 1776 through 1780, with a focus on george washington, benedict arnold, and the many lesser personalities that surrounded them, offering a new perspective on the people and events that. She gained notoriety for being the highestpaid spy in the american revolution shippen was born into a prominent philadelphia family with loyalist tendencies. Though familiar with the story of benedict arnolds betrayal, id never read a fictional account of it and couldnt believe my luck when howard books approved my. This happened in 1780 when the revolutionary war was being fought. George washington had given him his fullest trust and placed him in command of the fortifications at west point, new york. The traitors wife ebook king county library system. See the article in its original context from may 16, 1896, page 4 buy reprints. The traitors wife has all the ingredients for a great story. This book includes a reprint of arnolds diary of his march. The question that has puzzled historians for over 200 years is. Buy this book this study, which contends that arnold was illtreated by america, reveals arnolds impressive military accomplishments, his reasons for. How benedict arnold went from wartime hero to resentful traitor.
A book for more informoation is called, finishing becca by ann. I am descended through amos arnolds brother joseph arnold 17721856 and susannah barlow. Michelle moran, international bestselling author of madame tussaud. Jan 27, 2014 an arnold family record, 323 years in america. Socialite peggy shippen is half benedict arnolds age when she seduces the war hero during his stint as military commander of philadelphia. The traitors wife book austin public library bibliocommons.
What makes the traitors wife such a fascinating story is that it isnt arnolds storyits his wifes story. Arnold had three sons benedict, richard and henry by his first wife, and four sons edward shippen, james robertson, george and william fitch by his second wife. There have been numerous recent publications on the effect the loss of the american colonies had on the british empire. Benedict arnold was an american revolutionary war general best known for his defection from the continental army to the british side of the conflict in 1780. Jul 12, 2009 benedict arnold was never really a hero since he was a traitor. Jan 10, 2003 the university of houston professor, whose book is currently being turned into a documentary called benedict arnold. Benedict arnold has fascinated americans for two centuries. The traitors wife is a story told by clairabelle, the handmaid of peggy i know arnold. Everyone knows benedict arnoldthe revolutionary war general who betrayed america and fled to the britishas historys most notorious turncoat. Edward shippen arnold, james robertson arnold, george arnold, sophia matilda arnold, william fitch arnold. Most sources state samuel lathrops wife was named elizabeth scudder, but robert charles anderson in his book the great migration. Benedict arnold was never really a hero since he was a traitor. Margaret peggy shippen july 11, 1760 august 24, 1804 was the second wife of general.
Treacherous beauty and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. A young ladys maid is witness to benedict arnold and his wifes treachery in this. American general, argues that arnold already had his motivation for treason. Indiana university of pennsylvania love to my country actuates my present conduct, however it may appear inconsistent to the world. His mother had been a prosperous widow before marrying arnolds father, a merchant. He was one of only two of his mothers eleven children to survive into adulthood. Turncoat museum of the american revolution philadelphia. Read this book and over 1 million others with a kindle unlimited membership. If you read one book this year, make it allison patakis the traitors wife. Margaret peggy shippen july 11, 1760 august 24, 1804 was the second wife of general benedict arnold. This study, which contends that arnold was illtreated by america, reveals.
The traitors wife paperback chicago public library. The mainand, in my opinion, more interestingcharacter is clara, the maid to mrs. Arnold at that particular point in the revolution was considered a hero close to george washington in notoriety at least, from the patriots perspectiv. Benedict arnold and the crisis of american liberty, brumwell has added one more account to the multitude of works written over the past two centuries on this incident. Mar 26, 2014 this encounter at the trail, which is located in putnam county and is the path that benedict arnold used to flee, led her to write an historical fiction book, which is called the traitors wife. I hardly knew anything about peggy arnold and was intrigued about reading about what the wife of such an infamous man was like. We all know the story of benedict arnold, and his betrayal of the revolutionary cause.
Benedict arnold, richard arnold, henry arnold and with peggy shippen, he raised a family also active in the british army. The traitors wife allison pataki, 2014 howard books 496 pp. Although, many people have said that if it wasnt for benedict arnold, many parts of the american revolution would not have been. That his betrayal of the us is actually far more complicated that its usually made out to be. For most of his career benedict arnold was one of most revered heroes in american military service, in 1780 became the most famous traitor in american history. Benedict arnolds wife gets a novel the examiner news. A riveting historical novel about peggy shippen arnold, the cunning wife of benedict arnold and mastermind behind america s most infamous act of treason. Find out about peggy shippen arnold, the wife of traitor benedict arnold, who helped him betray americans fighting for liberty. The traitor s wife has all the ingredients for a great story. Find out about peggy shippen arnold, the wife of traitor benedict arnold, who helped him betray americans fighting for liberty, at. A young ladys maid is witness to benedict arnold and his wifes treachery in this fictional account set during the american war for independence. The traitors wife book las vegasclark county library.
Everyone knows benedict arnoldthe revolutionary war general who betrayed america and. Scott green is colonial williamsburg s official villain. The book clearly lays to rest any notion that peggy shippen arnold was an innocent bystander to her husbands treason. Benedict arnold family group elizabeth scudder ahnentafel. Feb 11, 2014 a young ladys maid is witness to benedict arnold and his wifes treachery in this fictional account set during the american war for independence. Philadelphia and the fate of general benedict arnold.
We have certainly heard of benedict arnold but it was fun meeting his very cunning wife. Besides his wifes biases toward such british officers as captain andre, the. Everyone knows benedict arnoldthe revolutionary war general who betrayed america and fled to the britishas. What drove benedict arnold to give up the patriot cause and turn treasonous. My uncle eddie arnold 19061996 from this branch of arnolds would be your wifes 1st cousin 3 times removed. Peggy shippen had seven children with benedict arnold, of whom five survived to. My wifes name was margaret and peggy did you have any kids. The loss of america and the remaking of the british empire london harper collins, 2011. Benedict 17681795 was an officer of the artillery and was mortally wounded in the west indies. The tragedy of benedict arnold benefits from russell leas collection of arnolds war correspondence, published in 2008, and a relatively recent discovery of a cache of primary sources. Benedict arnold was an american military officer who served as a general during the american. Mar 20, 2020 benedict arnold was an american revolutionary war general best known for his defection from the continental army to the british side of the conflict in 1780. Benedict arnold biography life, family, children, wife. Jan 01, 2014 the traitor s wife is the story of clara, a maid to peggy shippen, who becomes peggy arnold, wife of benedict arnold, quite possibly the united states greatest traitor.
The traitors wife by allison pataki escape reality. The man who ran the country while lincoln lay dying the. The university of houston professor, whose book is currently being turned into a documentary called benedict arnold. The man who ran the country while lincoln lay dying. After studying history, what surprised you about benedict. The tale of benedict arnold going from the revolutions hero to its bane has always been a fascinating one, and it only becomes more so as more research has been done on it and the hand that arnolds wife. Jul, 2018 the tragedy of benedict arnold benefits from russell leas collection of arnolds war correspondence, published in 2008, and a relatively recent discovery of a cache of primary sources.
Allison pataki in her new book, the traitors wife published by howard books brings us the woman behind benedict arnold and the plan to betray america. Retells through the perspective of her maid, the story of peggy shippen arnold, the mastermind behind americas most infamous act of treason, as peggy hatches a plot to deliver west point to the british. Includes discussion questionssocialite peggy shippen is half benedict arnolds age when she seduces the war hero during his stint as military commander of philadelphia. During revolutionary city programs, he portrays benedict arnold, the traitor. Benedict arnold was an american revolutionary war general best known for his defection from the continental army to the british side of the. While the book is exceptionally wellwritten and full of interesting twists and turns, dont be fooled by the title. I hardly knew anything about peggy arnold and was intrigued about reading about. This is not the eddie arnold cw singer however, it might be the eddie arnold rumored to be in your wifes family. The tale of benedict arnold going from the revolution s hero to its bane has always been a fascinating one, and it only becomes more so as more research has been done on it and the hand that arnold s wife, peggy shippen arnold, had in the turning of arnold s coat.
S military leader in the continental army who initially fought for america but later sold out his country by joining the british army. Pataki writes lyrically and succeeds in bringing to life, and humanizing, notorious characters from our nations past. This is a guy who seemed like couldnt put a check on his temperament and his ambition. Youth and family benedict arnold was born on january 14, 1741, in norwich, connecticut. This is the first novel from pataki, daughter of former new york state governor george e. The book clearly lays to rest any notion that peggy shippen arnold was an.
Everyone knows benedict arnold the revolutionary war general who betrayed america and fled to the britishas. Blinded by his young brides beauty and wit, arnold does not realize that she harbors a secret. The story follows the life of peggy and her family as witnessed by her handmaid leading all the way up to the ultimate betrayal by benedict arnold and how he was swayed by his wifes influence to commit this traitorous act. The woman behind benedict arnold and the plan to betray america. His mother had been a prosperous widow before marrying arnold s father, a merchant. Simon and schustera riveting historical novel about peggy. The guy you juxtaposed washington to was benedict arnold.
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