George Washington's secret six : the spy ring that saved the American Revolution
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Published
New York : Sentinel, [2013].
ISBN
9781595231031, 159523103X, 9781595231109 (pbk.), 1595231102 (pbk.)
Physical Desc
xviii, 235 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
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Published
New York : Sentinel, [2013].
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
9781595231031, 159523103X, 9781595231109 (pbk.), 1595231102 (pbk.)
Accelerated Reader
MG+
Level 9.3, 12 Points
Level 9.3, 12 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-226) and index.
Description
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 guarded were the members' identities that one spy's name was not uncovered until the twentieth century, and one remains unknown today. But by now, historians have discovered enough information about the ring's activities to piece together evidence that these six individuals turned the tide of the war. These secret six are Robert Townsend, Austin Roe, Caleb Brewster, Abraham Woodhull, James Rivington, and a woman known only by her assigned number, Agent 355. Here, these spies finally take their place among the pantheon of heroes of the American Revolution.
Subjects
LC Subjects
New York (State) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Secret service.
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.
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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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Kilmeade, B., & Yaeger, D. (2013). George Washington's secret six: the spy ring that saved the American Revolution . Sentinel.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kilmeade, Brian and Don. Yaeger. 2013. George Washington's Secret Six: The Spy Ring That Saved the American Revolution. Sentinel.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kilmeade, Brian and Don. Yaeger. George Washington's Secret Six: The Spy Ring That Saved the American Revolution Sentinel, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Kilmeade, Brian., and Don Yaeger. George Washington's Secret Six: The Spy Ring That Saved the American Revolution Sentinel, 2013.
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