The World's Greatest Military Spies and Secret Service Agents by George Barton

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Author Barton, George, 1866-1940
Title The World's Greatest Military Spies and Secret Service Agents
Note Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents The Alsatian smuggler who helped Napoleon to capture the Austrian army -- Belle Boyd, the Confederate girl who saved Stonewall Jackson -- The Indian scout who was the hero of King Philip's war -- How the suicide of a staff officer once averted war betwen Austria and Russia -- The romantic side of Major André's unsuccessful exploit -- The strange adventures of the Chevalier D'Eon at the Russian court -- How Napoleon's chief spy hoodwinked the Emperor of Austria -- Lydia Darrah, the brave Quakeress who saved Washington's army from destruction -- Doctor Steiber and the mystery of the Franco-Prussian War -- The adventure of Private Morgan in the camp of Cornwallis -- The mysterious and romantic case of General Napper Tandy -- How Monsieur de Meinau helped to make Jerome Bonaparte king of Westphalia -- The strange mystery surrounding the betrayal of Captain Nathan Hale -- Major Le Caron and the Fenian invasion of Canada -- How Emma Edmonds penetrated the Confederate lines -- The amazing adventure of Brigadier-General Lafayette C. Baker -- The mysterious "F" and the captured troopers -- The mysterious man who asked for a light -- Carl Lody and spies of the world's greatest war.
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Summary "The World's Greatest Military Spies and Secret Service Agents" by George Barton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the compelling narratives of military spies and secret agents who played pivotal roles in various conflicts throughout history, showcasing both their exploits and the moral ambiguities of espionage. The opening of the text provides an introduction to the themes and structure of the book, discussing the adventurous and often romanticized view of military espionage. It sets the stage for a series of individual stories, emphasizing that each tale, while distinct, contributes to a broader understanding of how espionage has influenced warfare and military strategies over the centuries. The author hints at the complexity of enacting treasonous acts for one’s country, illustrating the thin line between heroism and villainy that these spies navigate. The introduction serves as a lens through which readers can anticipate the thrilling accounts that follow, involving figures like Nathan Hale, Major André, and various women spies, all of whom have shaped military history in significant ways. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class UB: Military science: Military administration
Subject Spies
Subject Secret service
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EBook-No. 56345
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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