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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...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kilmeade, Brian
Other Authors: Yaeger, Don
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, New York : Sentinel, [2013]
Subjects:
United States > History > Revolution, 1775-1783 > Secret service.
New York (State) > History > Revolution, 1775-1783 > Secret service.
Spies > United States > History > 18th century.
Spies > New York (State) > History > 18th century.
Washington, George, > 1732-1799 > Friends and associates.
Townsend, Robert, > 1753-1838.
Table of 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.