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History Bookshelf: James Nelson

Benedict Arnold engraving by H.B. Hall

Benedict Arnold engraving by H.B. Hall

Manchester Center, Vermont
Saturday, September 22, 2012

James Nelson talks about his book, "Benedict Arnold's Navy: The Ragtag Fleet that Lost the Battle of Lake Champlain but Won the American Revolution."  Mr. Nelson chronicles Benedict Arnold's role in America's fight for independence, his eventual defection and his alliance with the British.

Updated: Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 2:02pm (ET)

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