George Washington's secret six : the spy ring that saved the American revolution

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When General George Washington beat a hasty retreat from New York City in August 1776, many thought the American Revolution might soon be over. Instead, Washington rallied -- thanks in large part to a little-known, top-secret group called the Culper Spy Ring. Washington realized that he couldn't beat the British with military might, so he recruited a sophisticated and deeply secretive intelligence network to infiltrate New York. So carefully guar...

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Spies New York (State) History 18th century

Spies United States History 18th century

Townsend, Robert, 1753-1838

United States History Revolution, 1775-1783 Secret service

Washington, George, 1732-1799 Friends and associates

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ISBN:

9780143130604
0143130609

Description:

xxi, 295 pages, 8 pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 19 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-287) and index

Contents:

Hold New York, win the war
The need for a spy ring
Launching the ring
Crossing the Sound
The ring springs into action
Townsend joins the fight
Creating a code
Mounting tensions and double-dealings
Washington demands more
The French connection
Benedict and Peggy
Negotiations and treachery
The deal is done
Another spy at the gallows
The ring in peril
The beginning of the end
Retaking New York at last
Life after the ring

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1868124

Other Authors:

Yaeger, Don, author

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