The first conspiracy : the secret plot to kill George Washington
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Author
Contributors
Mensch, Josh, author.
Published
New York, N.Y. : Flatiron Books, 2019.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
x, 413 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Status
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Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
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Main Library - Adult | 973.41 Mel | Checked Out | April 10, 2024 |
Oliver La Farge - Adult | 973.41 Mel | On Shelf | |
Southside - Adult | 973.41 Mel | On Shelf |
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Published
New York, N.Y. : Flatiron Books, 2019.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Map on endpaper.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"In 1776, an elite group of soldiers were handpicked to serve as George Washington's bodyguards. Washington trusted them; relied on them. But unbeknownst to Washington, some of them were part of a treasonous plan. In the months leading up to the Revolutionary War, these traitorous soldiers, along with the Governor of New York William Tryon and Mayor David Mathews, launched a deadly plot against the most important member of the military: George Washington himself. This is the story of the secret plot and how it was revealed. It is a story of leaders, liars, counterfeiters, and jailhouse confessors. It also shows just how hard the battle was for George Washington -- and how close America was to losing the Revolutionary War. Taking place during the most critical period of our nation's birth, The First Conspiracy tells a remarkable and previously untold piece of American history that not only reveals George Washington's character, but also illuminates the origins of America's counterintelligence movement that led to the modern day CIA"--,Provided by publisher.
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Attempted assassination -- United States.
Treason -- United States.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Military intelligence.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Secret service.
United States. -- Continental Army. -- Commander-in-Chief's Guard.
Washington, George, -- 1732-1799 -- Assassination attempt, 1776.
Treason -- United States.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Military intelligence.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Secret service.
United States. -- Continental Army. -- Commander-in-Chief's Guard.
Washington, George, -- 1732-1799 -- Assassination attempt, 1776.