Washington's Spymaster: Memoir of Colonel Benjamin Tallmadge (Annotated) - Couverture souple

Tallmadge, Colonel Benjamin

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1519036124 ISBN 13 : 9781519036124

Editeur : Independently published, 2016

Synopsis

At just twenty-one years old, Benjamin Tallmadge stepped into history as one of George Washington’s most trusted officers during the American Revolutionary War. Handpicked by Washington to organize a secret intelligence network inside British‑occupied New York, Tallmadge created the legendary Culper Spy Ring—a covert operation that helped turn the tide of the Revolution.

In this riveting firsthand memoir, Tallmadge recounts his extraordinary experiences:

• Fierce Revolutionary War battles and close encounters with death

• The shocking betrayal of Benedict Arnold and its impact on the fight for independence

• The tragic capture and execution of his Yale classmate, Nathan Hale

• Washington’s unforgettable farewell to his officers, revealed in a rare and deeply emotional portrait of the great commander

Originally written for his children, Tallmadge’s memoir is much more than a family keepsake—it is a vital primary source from one of America’s unsung heroes of liberty. His words place you alongside the patriots who fought, spied, and sacrificed to secure freedom against overwhelming odds.

Whether you are a student of American history, a lover of Revolutionary War tales, or fascinated by espionage and the birth of the United States, this modern edition—with fresh annotations for today’s readers—offers a powerful, intimate view of the fight that forged a nation.

Step into the world of the Revolution through the eyes of a man who lived it.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Only 21 at the start of the America's Revolutionary War, Benjamin Tallmadge was an enthusiastic patriot. Appointed by George Washington to organize intelligence in British-occupied New York, Tallmadge formed the famous Culper Spy Ring, whom he mentions in this volume without giving names. Scenes of battle, the discovery of Benedict Arnold's betrayal, the execution of his classmate, Nathan Hale, were all part of Tallmadge's experiences in the war. Written primarily for his children, this memoir is nevertheless an important document by one of America's great heroes. His description of Washington's parting in New York from his officers after the victory is especially moving and shows a more human side of the great leader.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1519036124
• ISBN 13: 9781519036124
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 76
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