Proceedings of a General Court Martial for the Trial of Major General Arnold

By Benedict Arnold and Francis Suydam Hoffman

Book Overview

The book ""Proceedings Of A General Court Martial For The Trial Of Major General Arnold"" is a historical document that details the trial of the infamous American Revolutionary War figure, Benedict Arnold. The court martial was held in 1780, after Arnold was accused of attempting to betray the Continental Army by offering to surrender the strategic fort at West Point to the British. The book includes transcripts of the trial, witness testimony, and evidence presented against Arnold. It also includes Arnold's defense, which argued that he was acting out of frustration with Congress and his own financial difficulties. Ultimately, Arnold was found guilty of the charges against him and sentenced to be reprimanded by George Washington. The book was originally published in 1865, and serves as an important primary source for understanding one of the most notorious figures in American history.With An Introduction, Notes, And Index.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120021111
• ISBN13: 9781120021113
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"