Scoundrel the secret memoirs of general james wilkinson book

The secret memoirs of general james wilkinson, keith thompson, norlights press, 2012, 9781935254638. The most extensive study on the secret book of james is that of ron cameron, sayings traditions in the apocryphon of james hts 34. The secret book of james is preserved in a single coptic copy found in codex iii of the nag hammadi codices. For almost sixteen years, from 17951811, james wilkinson was the senior general in the united states army. He studied under a private tutor and then took up medicine in philadelphia. He was a traitor on a par with benedict arnold, with whom he was acquainted and also a character in this book. The secret memoirs of general james wilkinson january 18, 20 the winner of the prestigious o. He makes it fresh and fun and even exciting at times. The secret book of james meyer translation the nag. If you have any interest in wilkinson or just in scoundrels in general, this book is worth your time. Rumors and accusations abounded at the time that wilkinson was for years a spy for spain, which for much of the period was still a powerful presence across what is now the southern united states from florida through louisiana, texas, new mexico. The paperback of the scoundrel the secret memoirs of general james wilkinson, volume one.

In the humorous, iconoclastic tradition of george macdonald frasers flashman novels, gore vidals burr, and thomas bergers little big man, meet reallife scoundrel james wilkinson as he lies, schemes, backstabs, and seduces his way through our nations early history. It describes the secret teachings of jesus to peter and james, given after the resurrection but before the ascension a major theme is that one must accept suffering as inevitable. But that will soon change with the publication of scoundrel. Thompson pretends he has found the secret memoirs of truelife scoundrel james wilkinsona charming but devious 18th century conartist who eventually rose to become the commanding general of the u. Nelson praised as a master of both his period and the english language by patrick obrian returns to the world of sea and sail in the french prize, a pageturning historical novel jack biddlecomb has much to live up to, being as he is the eldest son of the esteemed captain isaac biddlecomb, wealthy merchant captain, leading light of the war for.

Scoundrel james wilkinson, a rightly unsung hero of the american revolution, has emerged from the back pages of history to give us his jaundiced account of his part in it. Memoirs of my own times, volume 1 memoirs of my own times, james wilkinson. Wilkinsons audacious career as a double agent is all the more remarkable. The secret memoirs of general james wilkinsona fun read for those who miss george macdonald fraser and his roguish hero harry flashman.

Sickles, contains nothing on the nazis, but has plenty of sex and lots on the civil war to satisfy readers prurient and historical tastes. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. The secret memoirs of general james wilkinson book. Though fiction, thompsons an historian and it shows. James book series by lorraine heath includes books in bed with the devil, between the devil and desire, surrender to the devil, and several more. Army, appointed to be the first governor of the louisiana territory in 1805, and. Historian keith thompson blends facts and fiction to tell a hilarious, riveting tale of james wilkinson and the american revolution. The secret memoirs of general james wilkinson, thompson, keith, very. James wilkinsons name pops up constantly in the history of the first twentyfive years of the american republic, seldom in an edifying way. Buy scoundrel the secret memoirs of general james wilkinson by thompson, keith from amazons fiction books store. This book combines the irreverent humor of george macdonald frasers flashman series, the rollicking adventure of bernard cornwells sharpe series, and a unique historic perspective reminiscent of gore vidals burr. The apocryphon of james translated by ron cameron the apocryphon of james, also known by the translation of its title the secret book of james, is a pseudonymous text amongst the new testament apocrypha.

James wilkinson was a friend of benedict arnold and aaron burr during the american revolution. He was also agent in the spanish secret service at a time when spains empire dominated north america. The secret memoirs of general james wilkinson by thompson, keith from amazons fiction books store. A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. Cleverly weaving historical fact, fiction, and humor, this first book recounts wilkinsons misadventures during the momentous year of 1776, starting at the siege of boston, following him through benedict arnolds disastrous canadian invasion, and ending with washingtons attack on trenton. The apocryphon of james, also known by the translation of its title the secret book of james, is a pseudonymous text amongst the new testament apocrypha. But while arnold actually was a great soldier and general, wilkinson, a lousy one, was far. Keneally, author of schindlers list and other novels. General james wilkinsons order book, december 31, 1796 march 8, 1808. Smashwords general james wilkinson a book by robert. Who should be winfield scotts corrupt nemesis but none other than james wilkinson, the antihero in keith thompsons hilarious scoundrel. And yet, james wilkinson is virtually unknown today.

In the early days of the revolution, he fought with thompsons pennsylvania rifle battalion and then was commissioned a captain in the continental army. Wilkinson married ann biddle 17421807 of the prominent biddle family of philadelphia on november 12, 1778, in philadelphia. The wilkinson book compiled and edited by patricia wilkinsonweaver balletta this remarkable book on general james wilkinson of the american revolutionary war has been donated to this site by the author. Scopri scoundrel the secret memoirs of general james wilkinson di thompson, keith. For a humorous look at wilkinson, i highly recommend keith thompsons scoundrelthe secret memoirs of james wilkinson.

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Horatio gates to a duel after gates accused wilkinson of leaking information that brought the affair to light and trying to blame another. From our membership agreement lulu is a place where people of all ages, backgrounds, experience, and professions can publish, sell, or buy creative content such as novels, memoirs, poetry, cookbooks, technical manuals, articles, photography books, childrens books, calendars, and a host of other content that defies easy categorization. He did so despite blatantly working as an agent of the spanish government which wanted to make kentucky a foreign territory. The secret memoirs of general james wilkinson hostorian and novelist keith thompson mixes fact and fiction with intense characterization and a riveting story. She was a first cousin of charles biddle, an associate of aaron burr, and wilkinson s marriage to the dynamic biddle helped his career as a politician and general. The apocryphon of james williams translation the nag. The secret memoirs of general james wilkinson, in which i present a similar mythbusting, iconoclastic view of historical events, and i would love to see mr. This site includes the entire hammadi library, as well as a large collection of other primary gnostic scriptures and documents. Kentucky moon love in the hollows of eastern kentucky. James series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. National archives and records administration, washington, d. The apocryphon of james, from the nag hammadi library. Portrait of james wilkinson 1797 by charles willson peale. James wilkinson march 24, 1757 december 28, 1825 was an american soldier and statesman, who was associated with several scandals and controversies he served in the continental army during the american revolutionary war, but he was twice compelled to resign.

This humorous, wellresearched novel of the american revolution seems to be a oneoff. It describes the secret teachings of jesus to peter and james, given after the resurrection but before the ascension. Diagrams and plans, illustrative of the principal battles and military affairs, treated of in memoirs of my own times issued separately notes. Scoundrel the secret memoirs of general james wilkinson 9781935254638. Memoirs of a scoundrel by jim davis hardcover lulu. Hostorian and novelist keith thompson mixes fact and fiction with intense characterization and a riveting story. The prominence of james and peter suggest that the work. Scoundrel the secret memoirs of general james wilkinson. Since you asked me to send you a secret book which was revealed to me and peter that is. Wilkinson, james, 17571825, military history, battles. Independence national historical park collection in february 1778, as the conway cabal developed, lt.

Unlike these two dubious figures of american history wilkinson was able to continue influencing events in our nations history. Isbn 9781935254638 9781935254638 softcover, norlightspress, 2012. Pay attention to instruction, understand knowledge, love life. It may not make sense, but there will be claret and a nice cheese board at the end. James wilkinson was born in calvert county, maryland, probably in 1757. Adventures into victorian science fiction and steampunk with ramblings about aeronefs, dirigibles, land ironclads, anarchists, dinosaur hunting, terranefs, aquanefs, mad scientists, and all manner of electric contraptions and steam conveyances. This site includes the entire hammadi library, as well as a large collection of. More editions of scoundrel the secret memoirs of general james wilkinson.

Peace be with you from peace, love from love, grace from grace, faith from faith, life from holy life. James wilkinson never became a household historical word, but he should have. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a scot in the dark. This book includes a biography of the general, the generals. The secret memoirs of general james wilkinson by keith thompson pdf, epub ebook d0wnl0ad in the humorous, iconoclastic tradition of george macdonald frasers flashman novels, meet reallife scoundrel james wilkinson as he lies, schemes, backstabs, and seduces his way through our nations early history.