Rabble in Arms

This is the story of Benedict Arnold in his glory and the early Continental Army. It is historical fiction, and very well written. Six years ago I would have been absorbed in the story and immersed. Roberts writes historical fiction which is very readable. However, at present I simply can't make myself read it. I find myself annoyed more than pleased with the main characters, one a young, arrogant man who is twitterpated with a woman of mystery and intrigue; the other his older "sensible" brother who seems very ineffective. The endless marches of the army, the hardships, toils and defeats are more than my patience will allow me at this time. So I have set it aside, unrated.

I read this as a kid and it was the first itme that I had ever seen anything sympathetic towards Benedict Arnold. The novel follows "Arundel" and takes us through the frantic construction of boats to be used to try to prevent the English from sailing down Lake Champlain from Canada. The action takes through the decisive battle at Saratoga, which marked a turning point in the Americans' battle for independence.

Written with rich, colorful language, and a host of characters, both fictional and real historical figures, this book lets you smell the powder and hear the sounds of battle all around you.

Read 2008 Accurate and colorful account of the early days of the American Revolution. You learn a healthy respect for all the Benedict Arnold did for the cause before becoming disillusioned with the way the war was going. The reader gets caught up in the events and become friends with the characters. I started with Arundel and, in 2008, read all of the Kenneth Roberts books in a row that were on the subject of the war.

Just starting this book. Am enjoying it so far two Americans in Britain at the start of the Revolution encounter an American/French woman and her Canadian Uncle. The protagonists have found a berth on board a French frigate returning to the States...

A gripping story of intrigue during the American Revolution. My high school history teacher gave me this novel to read before I went into AP American History. It got me really excited to be taking the class.

Fair condition. Cover is scuffed and has worn edges. Endpapers are stained. The front endpaper has split at the hinge. Pages are moderately age-stained.