George Washington's secret six : the spy ring that saved the American Revolution
Summary
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... Full description
- 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
- Title TK
- Expédition particulière
- 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.