Spies of Revolutionary Connecticut: From Benedict Arnold to Nathan Hale Contributor(s): Baker, Mark Allen (Author) |
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ISBN: 1540223213 ISBN-13: 9781540223210 Publisher: History Press Library Editions OUR PRICE: $28.79 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | United States - Revolutionary Period (1775-1800) - History | United States - State & Local - New England (ct, Ma, Me, Nh, Ri, Vt) - True Crime | Espionage |
Dewey: 327.120 |
Physical Information: 0.44" H x 6" W x 9" (0.85 lbs) 162 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 18th Century |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Covert intelligence played a critical role in the American Revolution. Connecticut produced an extraordinary number of spies on both sides of the conflict, from the infamous traitor and Norwich-born Benedict Arnold to Patriot Nathan Hale, executed by the British for espionage. Spying during the Revolution entailed coded messages, early submarines with the first exploding torpedoes and the penalty of death for those caught in the act. Despite the risk, some spies even played both sides as double agents, such as Edward Bancroft, who was never caught. With stories of Silas Deane, Ethan Allen, Thomas Knowlton, the Culper Spy Ring and others, author Mark Allen Baker navigates the intrigues, dangers and double crosses of Connecticut's most legendary Revolutionary spies. |