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, Spymasteris 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Author Thomas B. Allen has sifted through dozens of historical documents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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