The OTHER SIDE of a TRAITOR ; A Maine historian recounts the story of Benedict Arnold's secret mission through Maine to seize Quebec from the British.

From: Portland Press Herald (Maine) | Date: January 1, 2006| Author: RAY ROUTHIER Staff Writer | Copyright information


Portland Press Herald (Maine)

01-01-2006

The OTHER SIDE of a TRAITOR ; A Maine historian recounts the story of Benedict Arnold's secret mission through Maine to seize Quebec from the British.
Byline: RAY ROUTHIER Staff Writer
Edition: HOLIDAY
Section: Audience
Memo: MEET THE AUTHOR THOMAS DESJARDIN WHEN: noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday WHERE: Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, 871-1700, ext. 759, or www. portlandlibrary.com. WHAT: Desjardin, a historic...

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