The first conspiracy : the secret plot to kill George Washington

The first conspiracy : the secret plot to kill George Washington / Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch.

"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...

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Main Authors: Meltzer, Brad (Author), Mensch, Josh (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Flatiron Books, [2019]
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
Washington, George, > 1732-1799 > Assassination attempt, 1776.
Tryon, William, > 1729-1788.
Hickey, Thomas, > 1749?-1776.
United States. > Continental Army. > Commander-in-Chief's Guard.
Attempted assassination > United States.
Treason > United States.
United States > History > Revolution, 1775-1783 > Secret service.
United States > History > Revolution, 1775-1783 > Military intelligence.
History.
Nonfiction.
Holy Cross Note:"Barnes & Noble exclusive edition, bonus chapter included" -- Dustjacket.
Table of Contents:
  • Prologue: New York, April 1776
  • Part I: the commander
  • Part II: spies in Boston
  • Part III: a bloody summer
  • Part IV: a most infernal plot
  • Part V: sacricide
  • Part VI: aftermath
  • Acknowledgments
  • Cast of characters
  • Notes
  • Selected bibliography
  • Index
  • The mystery of George Washington's teeth.

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