Washington's Spymaster: A Revolutionary War Memoir of Espionage, Patriotism, and the Legendary Culper Spy Ring—Firsthand Accounts from George Washington’s Intelligence Officer
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Washington's Spymaster: A Revolutionary War Memoir of Espionage, Patriotism, and the Legendary Culper Spy Ring—Firsthand Accounts from George Washington’s Intelligence Officer
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.
For the first time, this long out-of-print book is available in an affordable, well-formatted edition for e-readers and smartphones.
