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Peggy margaret shippen was born on july 11, 1760, to one of the most prominent families in philadelphia, which included two philadelphia mayors and the founder of shippensburg, pennsylvania. This is a reproduction of one of benedict arnold s coded communications with the british while he was negotiating what eventually became a failed attempt to surrender the fort at west point in 1780. Allison talks about benedict arnolds wife january 29, 2014 bill moller and steve dale talk to allison pataki about benedict arnold and her novel the traitors wife, based on his wife, peggy shippen arnold. They used benedict s wife peggy to pass letters written in code and invisible ink. He married margaret, daughter of samuel and esther hall mansfield, when she was 17. We have certainly heard of benedict arnold but it was fun meeting his very cunning wife. There is also a book that looks like it could be interesting called george washington and benedict arnold.

Peggys role in the conspiracy in the 19th century, after all of the principals had died, aaron burr biographer james parton published an account implying that peggy shippen arnold had manipulated or convinced benedict to change sides. List of books and articles about benedict arnold online. George washington had given him his fullest trust and placed him in command of the fortifications at west point, new york. Treacherous beauty is the first popular biography of an eighteenthcentury society girl named peggy shippenclose friend of a british spymaster and wife of benedict arnold and how she was instrumental to the. Jan 10, 2003 does benedict arnold get too harsh a rap in the popular imagination. She gained notoriety for being the highestpaid spy in the american revolution. Peggy shippen, the beautiful, vivacious, and charismatic wife of infamous american revolutionary war traitor benedict arnold, was long thought to have been innocent of any wrongdoing just another dupe taken in by her husbands deceit. Allison pataki quickly disproves the notion that american history tends to be dry in her new novel, the traitors wife, a fastpaced tale about infamous traitor benedict arnold thats loaded with sex, spies and scandal. Traitors wife movie on benedict arnolds spouse in the works. Peggy shippen, the woman behind benedict arnolds plot to betray america case, stephen, jacob, mark on. 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. General in the continental and british armies, traitor. Elizabeth arnold our daughter was borne the 23 of november, 1611. Illustration showing major general benedict arnold 1741 1801 rallying the american troops and performing heroically during the battle of saratoga, during.

He was born and raised in the town of ilchester, somerset, england, likely attending school in limington nearby. American general, argues that arnold already had his motivation for treason. Everyone knows benedict arnoldthe revolutionary war general who betrayed america and fled to the britishas historys most notorious turncoat. Benedict arnold simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The university of houston professor, whose book is currently being turned into a documentary called benedict arnold. The traitors wife allison pataki, 2014 howard books 496 pp. Peggy shippen, the woman behind benedict arnolds plot. Genealogy of the family of arnold in europe and america. Benedict arnold her brother was borne the 21 of december, 1615. Benedict arnold grew up in norwich city in the american colony of connecticut.

Find out about peggy shippen arnold, the wife of traitor benedict arnold, who helped him betray americans fighting for liberty, at biography. Benedict arnold 21 december 1615 19 june 1678 was president and then governor of the colony of rhode island and providence plantations, serving for a total of 11 years in these roles. Growing up peggy shippen grew up in an uppermiddle class family in philadelphia that didnt support the american colonies complaints about britain. Arnold recounts the downhill fight of his infamous ancestor. The subject of a new book, she may soon appear on the big screen, too. A young ladys maid is witness to benedict arnold and his wife s treachery in this fictional account set during the american war for independence. Sheinkins account of arnold s life has received high acclaim, having won the 2012 young adult library services association award for excellence in nonfiction and.

Michelle moran, international bestselling author of madame tussaud. Benedict arnold born benedict arnold the sixth is born to benedict arnold the fiffth and hannah in conneticut. But now we can add another woman to this select list. Peggy shippen, thought to be benedict arnolds innocent wife. Published february 11th 2014 by howard books first published january 1st. Benedict arnolds sons tragic death was one of historys ironys. Lines of text written by his wife, peggy shippen arnold, are interspersed with coded text originally written in invisible ink written by arnold. Unfortunately, the list of women in the american revolutionary war for whom we have biographies is short, due in large part to the then accepted practice of treating women as secondclass citizens. Why benedict arnold turned traitor against the american revolution the story behind the most famous betrayal in u. Peggy shippen, thought to be benedict arnolds innocent. He was one of only two of his mother s eleven children to survive into adulthood. Benedict arnold, born january 14, 1741, norwich, connecticut u. In this episode of history brief, the treason of benedict arnold is discussed. Benedict arnold biography life, family, children, wife.

As a youth he served for a time in the colonial militia in the french and indian wars. Benedict arnold s love for his wife, peggy shippen, led him to change allegiances in the middle of the revolutionary war. Few authors have taken on americas revolutionary war so convincingly, and this story of benedict arnold s wife will appeal to lovers of historical fiction everywhere. Jul 30, 2018 illustration showing major general benedict arnold 1741 1801 rallying the american troops and performing heroically during the battle of saratoga, during the american revolutionary war, oct. One of the useful parts of this book is that it illustrates that our.

Peggy shippen, the wife of the most infamous traitor in american history, benedict arnold. First the lover of the notorious british spy john andre, and then the wife of celebrated american generalturnedtraitor benedict arnold, peggy and her story are. She gained notoriety for being the highestpaid spy in the american revolution shippen was born into a prominent philadelphia family with loyalist tendencies. An american life, by janet lee malcolm pegasus books thomas hart published an engraving of benedict arnold in 1776 after he led american troops through the wilderness to canada and heroically stormed quebec, which appears in the background. Author allison pataki discusses the traitors wife youtube. Walter stirling already possessed enviable social advantages. Instead, the generals wife, peggy shippen arnold, carried the key to her husbands betrayal. 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. He was, after all, a relatively minor figure of the revolution whose combat experience was limited to the 1775 siege of fort saintjean st. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new.

Oct 24, 2015 in this episode of history brief, the treason of benedict arnold is discussed. Arnold passed the british all sorts of important information including the locations of supply depots, troop movements, and the number of troops. After gaining respect as an american patriot all that went under the bridge after shifting his allegiance to the british. Benedict arnold, who with his father, william first upon arriving in new england june 25, 1635, settled in higham, mass.

Treason in the us and what we get wrong on benedict arnold. June 14, 1801london, england 2 american military general although he fought with skill and courage in many campaigns during the american revolution 3 177583, general benedict arnold 4 is best known as the man who betra. Christian the daughter of thomas peak of muoheny my wife was baptized the 15 of february, 1583. I remember learning as a school kid that benedict arnold was a traitor during the revolutionary war. Heres a write up on it which is mostly good though it points out some faults. Shippen was born into a prominent philadelphia family with loyalist tendencies. The notorious benidict arnold timeline timetoast timelines. With vitalsource, you can save up to compared to print. I hardly knew anything about peggy arnold and was intrigued about reading about what the wife of such an infamous man was like.

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, who fled to the protection of british military authorities. Benedict arnolds wife gets a novel the examiner news. A life from beginning to end because of the brief and concise manner that they discussed a specific historical topic. 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. Buy or rent benedict arnold s navy as an etextbook and get instant access. Radar pictures has acquired the feature film and television rights to allison patakis novel the traitors wife.

An early supporter of the revolution, he proved to be a resourceful and energetic officer. This is the seventh biography of benedict arnold that i have read. A miniature of benedict arnold appears in the 1931 book by j. Benedict arnold 17411801 was an early american hero of the revolutionary war 177583 who later became one of the most infamous traitors in u. 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. Historians have uncovered her role, one that her contemporaries did not. Thereafter his name became an epithet for traitor in the united states upon the outbreak of hostilities at lexington, massachusetts april 1775, arnold. The ragtag fleet that lost the battle of lake champlain but won the american revolution james nelson 0071468064 9780071468060 bernard cornwell on glory in the name, winner of the w. Peggy shippen arnold, the women behind benedict s treason, well paid by the british as a spy, peggy shippen, or margaret shippen, was the second wife of general benedict arnold one of his alleged partners in his military conspiracy. A riveting historical novel about peggy shippen arnold, the cunning wife of benedict arnold and mastermind behind americas most infamous act of treason everyone knows benedict arnoldthe infamous revolutionary war general who betrayed america and fled to the british as historys most notorious turncoat. The real benedict arnold is the story about one of the most notorious traitors of the american revolution. Benedict arnold and his wife did conspire to commit treason with john andre.

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. Willard sterne randall, however, notes that benedict arnold did not plot treachery alone. Benedict s father was a successful businessman, but began to drink and soon lost his entire fortune. Benedict arnold was born on january 14, 1741, in norwich, connecticut. Excerpted from the george washington book prize finalist the tragedy of benedict arnold. The notorious benidict arnold timeline created by arnoldlhs. He had to abandon his education after his father, an alcoholic merchant, went bankrupt.

Peggy shippen was so much more that the wife of the famous traitor she. If you read one book this year, make it allison patakis the traitors wife. Benedict arnold was the war general who is majorly remembered for his defection to the british side from the continental army in 1780. In 1780, arnold became the commander of the fort at west point. Why benedict arnold turned traitor against the american. Benedict arnolds wife, peggy shippen, had close ties to lancaster. If you include a biography of peggy shippen, arnold s second wife and possible coconspirator in his treason, then it. Benedict arnold also opened a book store in new haven. But even this book doesnt go anywhere near as far as a man. Wife at a riveting historical novel about peggy shippen arnold, the cunning wife of benedict arnold. Aug 04, 2016 268 videos play all war movies greatest of all time high quality, full length new videos daily knoxville hermit free movies, music and more.

To be a benedict arnold used as an adjective is in the eye of the beholder. Arnold, his young wife peggy shippen, the gallant major. The woman behind benedict arnold and the plan to betray america, variety. A riveting historical novel about peggy shippen arnold, the cunning wife of benedict arnold and mastermind behind americas most infamous act of treason. A book for more informoation is called, finishing becca by ann. His older brother, also named benedict had died from a fever when he was still a baby.

He was one of only two of his mothers eleven children to survive into. This is the first novel from pataki, daughter of former new york state governor george e. Benedict arnold biography, life, interesting facts. Youth and family benedict arnold was born on january 14, 1741, in norwich, connecticut. Benedict arnolds rise and downfall took place here in. A nonfiction book study will bring the american revolution to life for your students. What are some of the best reads on benedict arnold. Treacherous beauty and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. May 19, 2014 the wife of the infamous benedict arnold, esq. 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. Greatgrandson of a rhode island governor, benedict arnold was born in norwich, connecticut, on 14 january 1741.

The mansfields lived near arnold s house on water street in new haven. Pataki writes lyrically and succeeds in bringing to life, and humanizing, notorious. I hardly knew anything about peggy arnold and was intrigued about reading about what the wife. Then on april 20, 1639 in providence he succeded roger williams in 1644 as president of the colony becoming governor under the charter granted by king charles ii. The real benedict arnold is a great book that explains what arnolds reasons for switching sides were. Governor jay dardenne, a republican, endorsed democrat john bel edwards in the runoff for governor there was a firestorm from republicans one of whom called dardenne the partys benedict arnold.

What might be new, however, is the fact that benedict arnolds attempted betrayal and eventual downfall had all to do with the hudson valley. He was named after his greatgrandfather benedict arnold, an early governor of the colony of rhode island, and his brother benedict iv, who died in infancy. She met arnold during his tenure as military commander of the city following the british withdrawal in 1778. Peggy shippen, the woman behind benedict arnold s plot to betray america case, stephen, jacob, mark on. Taylor which identified the actual burial place of arnold and his wife the miniature appears in the frontispiece of the book and is described as being from a miniature engraving worn by his wife the miniature is in the form of a medallion. Benedict arnolds sons tragic death englishman loves america. He had five brothers and sisters, however, all but one sister died from yellow fever at a young age.

Peggy shippen arnold died of cancer on august 24, 1804, in england. Much of that was driven by sexist assumptions, prevalent in her day and throughout much of subsequent history, about. Peggy shippen arnold, wife of the infamous traitor benedict arnold, conspired with her husband to undermine the american colonists fight for independence from great britain. Treacherous beauty is the first popular biography of an eighteenthcentury society girl named peggy shippenclose friend of a british spymaster and wife of benedict. Benedict arnold, 17411801, american revolutionary general and traitor, b. Few authors have taken on americas revolutionary war so convincingly, and this story of benedict arnolds wife will appeal to lovers of historical fiction everywhere. But unlike him, he never had any doubt about serving his king. Benedict was born the second of six children to benedict arnold iii 16831761 and hannah waterman king in norwich, connecticut, on january 14, 1741.

Margaret peggy shippen july 11, 1760 august 24, 1804 was the second wife of general benedict arnold. George pataki, got the idea for the book, set during the revolutionary war, from the history she learned growing up in. Treason in the us and what we get wrong on benedict arnold time. Around benedict arnolds time, americans protested britsh taxes and dumped tea into boston harbor. Benedict was born in norwich, ct and came to new haven when he was 21. After reading this book, you will understand why benedict turned, and will mabey even have a little compassion for him. Jul 01, 2019 find out about peggy shippen arnold, the wife of traitor benedict arnold, who helped him betray americans fighting for liberty, at. Joane arnold their sister was borne the 27 offebr y,1617. The woman behind benedict arnold and the plan to betray america. For son benedict vi was just a teenager when his father deserted to the british. Treacherous beauty is the first popular biography of an eighteenthcentury society girl named peggy shippenclose friend of a british spymaster and wife of benedict arnoldand how she was instrumental to the treasonous plot to sabotage the american revolution.