Now in paperback--the award-winning National Geographic book that
presents the untold story of the invisible war behind the American
Revolution. A riveting tale of intrigue, spies, counterspies and
secret agents, "George Washington, Spymaster"is a unique and
entertaining account of one of the most important chapters in our
nation's history. The compelling narrative reveals the surprising
role played by the first commander-in-chief, General George
Washington in the War of Independence.
Follow the action as 1775 dawns, and Washington finds himself in
serious trouble. At war with Britain, the world's most powerful
empire, his ragtag army possesses only a few muskets, some cannons,
and no money. The Americans' only hope is to wage an invisible
war--a war of spies, intelligence networks, and deception.
Enter the shadowy world of double agents, covert operations, codes
and ciphers--a world so secret that America's spymaster himself
doesn't know the identities of some of his agents. Meet members of
the elusive Culper Ring, uncover a "mole" in the Sons of Liberty,
and see how invisible ink and even a clothesline are used to send
secret messages. You can even use Washington's own secret codebook,
published here for the first time. Experience at close quarters the
successes and failures of the Americans as they strive to outwit
the British. Meet the chief of covert operations, one Benjamin
Franklin, and several other surprising players in America's secret
war.
Author Thomas B. Allen has sifted through dozens of historical
documents and coded letters to uncover the facts about a time
shrouded in secrets. Archival art, coupled with lively pen-and-ink
sketches by children's illustrator Cheryl Harness, detail all the
action and adventure of this momentous tale. Like the highly
acclaimed hardback, this little paperback is sure to have a big
impact on the imagination of readers everywhere.
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