This book is a biography of Benedict Arnold, one of the most notorious traitors in American history. It chronicles his rise through the ranks of the Continental Army, his relationships with his fellow officers, and his eventual betrayal of the American cause. Drawing on letters, diaries, and other historical documents, Jared Sparks creates a vivid portrait of this complex and controversial figure. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.