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The first conspiracy : the secret plot to kill George Washington /

In 1776, an elite group of soldiers were handpicked to serve as George Washington's bodyguards. Washington trusted them and relied on them. But unbeknown to Washington, some of them were part of a treasonous plan. In the months leading up to the Revolutionary War, these traitorous soldiers, alo...

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Main Authors:	Meltzer, Brad (Author), Mensch, Josh (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Flatiron Books, [2019]
Edition:	First edition.
Subjects:	Washington, George, > 1732-1799 > Assassination attempt, 1776. Tryon, William, > 1729-1788. Hickey, Thomas, > 1749?-1776. United States. > Continental Army. > Commander-in-Chief's Guard. Attempted assassination > United States. Treason > United States. United States > History > Revolution, 1775-1783 > Secret service. United States > History > Revolution, 1775-1783 > Military intelligence. HISTORY / United States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800) BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Presidents & Heads of State. POLITICAL SCIENCE / Intelligence & Espionage.

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