The American Revolution comes alive in this biography of Benedict Arnold which is packed with adventure, war strategies and battles on land and sea. Benedict's astonshing life story unfolds as he begins his service to his country with unwavering loyalty and bold, heroic actions in battle. He gains the trust of General George Washington and moves into positions with more and more power. And then, Benedict changes sides and he commits treason in an extraordinary fashion. This is a fast-paced biography that brings the reader right into the action.