Description

Following Their Footsteps is a wealth of information about the 1775 Arnold Expedition’s invasion of Canada to attack Quebec. Clark not only provides a well-crafted history of Benedict Arnold’s journey from Cambridge to the failed attack on the City of Quebec but also includes a travel guide that lets readers follow Arnold’s route by vehicle and identify points of interest along the way.

The book pages are presented in a two-column format. One column follows the route by way of modern highways, and the other column relates the historical significance of those locations.

For those interested in walking in the footsteps of the invading army, the book describes the 13-mile Great Carrying Place Portage from the Kennebec River to present-day Flagstaff Lake, including directions to the trailhead. Following Their Footsteps offers readers a glimpse into a small but important part of America’s early struggle for independence.