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The spy ring that saved the american revolution,written with coauthor don yaeger, was first released in november 20, over halfamillion people. The subject of this book concerns the pivotal involvement of a. The spy ring that saved the american revolution by brian kilmeade and don yaeger. George washingtons secret six is an incredible story of six spys who helped win the american revolution. The last thing that jumped out at me is what always jumps out. Benjamin tallmadge was in charge of forming the spy ring because of his vast knowledge of english held long island territory. George washington to find a man who could develop a spy ring to help him drive the british from new york.

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Brian kilmeade is the coauthor of george washingtons secret six, a new york times bestseller for more than five months. George washington s secret six, by brian kilmeade and don yaeger, recounts a littleknown aspect of the american revolution the fact that george washington was aided by the efforts of a small, secret group of spies known as the culper spy ring. The spy ring that saved the american revolution attests to the fact that washington didnt win the revolutionary war alone. The washington times anyone who believes that foreign espionage is pointless should read this book. George washingtons secret six illustrates this evil very well and one can glean some appreciation of the third amendment by reading this book. The american revolution is well under way in 1776, but things are looking bleak for general george washington and his continental army. Alexander roses book washingtons spies, on the whole, is a much better book than brian kilmeades george washingtons secret six. This summary of george washingtons secret six includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. Much of the book is devoted to his campaigns during the american revolution. Nov 05, 20 george washington s secret six npr coverage of george washington s secret six.

The spy ring that saved the american revolution by brian kilmeade and don yaeger oct 18, 2016 4. When george washingtons secret six arrived i began reading the preface to get an initial feel for the book. Set in the early stages of the revolutionary war, george washington s secret six uncovers the clandestine operations of men and women who were tasked with infiltrating the british and delivering secrets back to revolutionary leaders. Let me start by saying i really wanted to like this book, because the story of washingtons spy network is so compelling. A pageturning middlegrade adaptation of the new york times bestseller about george washington s top secret spy ring that helped defeat the british. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.

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These flaws aside, george washingtons secret six is a tale of patriotism and daring that will make an excellent stocking stuffer. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book and why its important. A careful student of history may present an argument in favor of one historical hypothesis over another. The culper ring was a spy ring organized by major benjamin tallmadge under orders from general george washington in the summer of 1778, during the british occupation of new york city at the height of the american revolutionary war. George washingtons secret six by brian kilmeade, don yaeger. George washington s secret six, by brian kilmeade and don yaeger, tells the littleknown story of half a dozen ordinary citizens who quietly conducted espionage for general george washington to support his goal of retaking new york city from the british. I now currently live in the setauket area, and only learned of the culper spy ring from the road signs posted by the local historical society. Kilmeades coauthor on george washingtons secret six is don yaeger, a professional writer. Prior to turning a single page, if you possess a deeper understanding of early american history then the experience of the book is far more dramatic.

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