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An Honest Fame
Witness the birth of our country through two unlikely heroes...
Sally Townsend, George Washington's Teenage Spy
Sally Townsend of Oyster Bay was a petite, vivacious, intelligent and remarkably beautiful young lady with beguiling eyes. A 1779 Valentine poem from an admiring British officer reads: "Thou know'st what powerful magick lies Within the round of Sarah's eyes." She was the sister of Robert Townsend, a principal member of the "Culper Ring," General Washington's most effective spy network. During the British occupation (1776-1783), Loyalist and Hessian troops were quartered in and around Oyster Bay, two Redcoat officers in the Townsend home. Sally assisted her brother in gathering intelligence while coyly flirting with the enemy. The romantic interest of Jager officer Ernst Wintzingerode, she dallied with Major John Andre and was courted by Lt. Col. John Graves Simcoe of the Queen's Rangers. She paid a heavy price for her role in thwarting the Benedict Arnold treason plot. The book explores the possible identity of the mysterious "Agent 355" mentioned in a cryptic Culper Ring message.
Those Remarkable Women of the American Revolution
Examines the contributions of women, Patriot and Loyalist, to the American Revolution, on the battlefield, in the press, and in the political arena, and shows how they challenged traditional female roles
The Long Island Sound
Spanning the shores of Connecticut and Long Island, New York, the Long Island Sound is one of the most picturesque places in North America. From the discovery of the Sound in 1614, to the adventures of Captain Kidd, to the sinking of the Lexington in the sound in 1840, the Long Island Sound also holds a unique place in American history. The Long Island Sound traces the growth of fishing and shipbuilding villages along the sound to the development of major industrial ports, resort towns, and suburban communities along the sound. Marilyn Weigold discusses the subsequent overcrowding and pollution that resulted from this prosperity and expansion. Originally published in 1974 as The American Med...
The Original American Spies
This book consists of seven stand-alone accounts of individuals who operated as spies during the American Revolutionary War. They were not trained as covert agents, which meant they had to develop their skills and techniques on their own, often while in the midst of the enemy where discovery meant almost certain death for them, and suffering and hardship for their family and friends. Five of them spied for the American cause and two spied for the British. Not all were motivated by patriotism, and not all escaped capture, yet their often painfully gained experience benefited future operatives and operations. They all were daring, intelligent and resourceful, and each had an unusual personality. Their labors resulted in battlefield victories, thwarted enemy plots, and significantly changed the conduct of the war, yet in spite of their efforts and their riveting stories, they and their deeds have remained relatively unknown.
Live Like Sally
I have a simple approach to healthy living: I put the best into my body, to get the best out of it, says Sally. And that applies to decisions across the board; in the gym, out in the ocean and on to the plate everything Ive shared with you in Live Like Sally. Poised to secure her first womans professional surfing crown, Sally Fitzgibbons shares the secrets of becoming one of the worlds best in her debut book, Live Like Sally. As one of the most approachable and recognised women in Australian sport - having built a diverse and record-breaking career as a professional surfer - Fitzgibbons is known for her infectious positivity. And beneath the trademark smile is a passionate competitor dedicating herself to winning a world title. Central to it all is the poise of an independent young woman, living a holistic lifestyle, proud and in control of her decisions. Live Like Sally shares the knowledge and lessons the 23-year-old has learnt, all splashed with salt water and told with enthusiasm and that smile.
