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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 c ...more
Scenes of battle, the discovery of Benedict Arnold's betrayal, the execution of his c ...more
Kindle Edition, 82 pages
Published
January 29th 2015
by T. Holman
(first published 1858)
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“I soon left the paternal abode and entered the tented field.”
As a student of history I love primary sources. What letters and journals of participants suffer in bias they make up in immediacy. Colonel Benjamin Tallmadge was a Revolutionary War hero, known to viewers of AMC’s TURN Washington’s spymaster. (They got that much right.)
His brother along with thousands of other captured Americans “… perished in prison by severe usage, sickness, etc.”
He was also a participant in most major and many min ...more
As a student of history I love primary sources. What letters and journals of participants suffer in bias they make up in immediacy. Colonel Benjamin Tallmadge was a Revolutionary War hero, known to viewers of AMC’s TURN Washington’s spymaster. (They got that much right.)
His brother along with thousands of other captured Americans “… perished in prison by severe usage, sickness, etc.”
He was also a participant in most major and many min ...more
Amazing insight into early American history
I was quite surprised by the insight provided into behind the scene s of our country's pursuit of independence. Mr. Tallmadge painted a poignant picture of George Washington the man and leader. I'm so thankful he took the time to pen this memoir because of this and because I just discovered he is my great grandfather many times removed. Proud to have his blood coursing through my veins.
I was quite surprised by the insight provided into behind the scene s of our country's pursuit of independence. Mr. Tallmadge painted a poignant picture of George Washington the man and leader. I'm so thankful he took the time to pen this memoir because of this and because I just discovered he is my great grandfather many times removed. Proud to have his blood coursing through my veins.
I'm watching the 'Turn' series and this is a great memoir to understanding the real persons involved in our country's independence.
Tallmage's memoir is a quick read and provides interesting descriptions of Washington, with whom Tallmage worked closely as a young colonel during the Revolution. But I was disappointed by one major omission: there was nothing in the book about the spy ring that Tallmage built for Washington in his position as this country's first intelligence officer! Books have been written about that spy ring, which played such a big role in helping us win the war, so I was hoping to hear a first-hand account
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I became very interested in this man especially after watching the series “Turn” and reading the book “Washington's Spies” by Alexander Rose. In this memoir Tallmadge writes a good deal about his participation in the war, battles etc. but next to nil about the biggest contribution to the war effort, the “Culper” spy ring. So I am wondering, is he just a humble man or was running a spy ring secretive or embarrassing? I am sure Andre would appreciate his remarks in this work, I felt deeply for And
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It is a quick read and, at times, a captivating first-hand account of a major figure of the Revolutionary War. I am taking off a star because I was disappointed he never mentioned the Culper Ring, which is such a HUGE part of his contribution to the war effort. However, beyond the “we marched here and then we marched here” sections, there were some wonderful passages about his deep respect for George Washington.
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A Real American Hero
A very enjoyable read for anyone interested in the American Revolution.
5 stars for Benjamin Tallmadge, a hero and role model by every sense of the word, brave, bold, honorable, upright and inspirational.
4 stars for content - you can see part of what made Tallmadge an outstanding leader in his directness, clarity and brevity. This reads like an executive summary. I would’ve liked to have more details and anecdotes - the man who led the continental army’s intelligence (spy ri ...more
A very enjoyable read for anyone interested in the American Revolution.
5 stars for Benjamin Tallmadge, a hero and role model by every sense of the word, brave, bold, honorable, upright and inspirational.
4 stars for content - you can see part of what made Tallmadge an outstanding leader in his directness, clarity and brevity. This reads like an executive summary. I would’ve liked to have more details and anecdotes - the man who led the continental army’s intelligence (spy ri ...more
A most interesting account of Col Benjamin Tallmadge's experience serving Genl Washington during the revolution war and though it was not intended to reflect his thoughts but to record the war experience
Which he has recorded meticulously. Col Tallmadge has cited the wars highlights (I found myself wishing for more details) and succeeded in his chronology which ss a valuable addition to other accounts written.
Which he has recorded meticulously. Col Tallmadge has cited the wars highlights (I found myself wishing for more details) and succeeded in his chronology which ss a valuable addition to other accounts written.
I love historical reads and especially those based on eyewitness events. This is a Col. Tallmadge's memoir of the time he served GEN Washington in the Battle of NY during the summer of 1776 and the subsequent years. It is a quick read and his story of being there when MAJ John Andre was executed is very moving. Very recommended.
Interesting view of the Revolutionary War
First hand account, written for his children. Includes his role in capturing Major Andre, relationship with Washington, and his leadership of light cavalry.
First hand account, written for his children. Includes his role in capturing Major Andre, relationship with Washington, and his leadership of light cavalry.
An excellent military style review of a distinguished life well spent
I have never before read a military autobiography. This personal recounting of Col. Talmadge's experiences really filled some gaps for me in his life. What a blessing to read of this life so well spent!
I have never before read a military autobiography. This personal recounting of Col. Talmadge's experiences really filled some gaps for me in his life. What a blessing to read of this life so well spent!
Washington's Spymaster
I have been reading the 14 Colony by Steve Berry. I became very interested in Benjamin Tallmadge. He is mentioned a lot through out the book. I wanted to find out more about the Society of Cincinnati but couldn't find any book on it . I decided to research Benjamin Tallmadge. I downloaded this book. This is a fantastic book on the spying that was done during the Revolutionary War. Tallmadge wrote this memoir to his son. Tallmadge was the head of the Culpor Spy Ring during t ...more
I have been reading the 14 Colony by Steve Berry. I became very interested in Benjamin Tallmadge. He is mentioned a lot through out the book. I wanted to find out more about the Society of Cincinnati but couldn't find any book on it . I decided to research Benjamin Tallmadge. I downloaded this book. This is a fantastic book on the spying that was done during the Revolutionary War. Tallmadge wrote this memoir to his son. Tallmadge was the head of the Culpor Spy Ring during t ...more
I read this book following the completion of the book "Washington's Spies." I highly recommend this as an addendum to that book as it gives a more personal account to the man in charge of the Culper Spy Ring that we know little of today but was instrumental in the war effort. Tallmadge, even long after the war, still doesn't reveal the names of those in the Culper Ring with the exception of Caleb Brewster. The only way to know where he is referencing the work of the spy ring is by reading the ot
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This is a short and personal account of Benjamin Tallmadge's time in the Revolutionary War. It is a quick and easy read that offers a window into the life of the young leader of America's earliest spy ring. Through the struggles and fears, hopeless moments, and victories, Ben's short memoir gives a brief but personal peek into America's struggle for independence and the hardships she and her people had to endure to reach the freedom we often take for granted.
Written using primary sources
If you wish to head about the American Revolution in the words of someone who was actually there,this is the book for you. If you want to read about the war, you might want to look elsewhere. Benjamin Tallmadge was a modest man and did not begin to "blow his own horn" especially in regard to his spy operation. Details were sadly lacking. I did find interesting his description of John Andre and facts about the Arnold betrayal.
If you wish to head about the American Revolution in the words of someone who was actually there,this is the book for you. If you want to read about the war, you might want to look elsewhere. Benjamin Tallmadge was a modest man and did not begin to "blow his own horn" especially in regard to his spy operation. Details were sadly lacking. I did find interesting his description of John Andre and facts about the Arnold betrayal.
4.5 Stars
A very interesting read: A fairly short, yet direct, and to the point, account by Colonel Tallmadge of his service under General Washington during the Revolutionary War. Fascinating stuff, as Tallmadge was very much in the thick of things, and he was only 22 years old when he received his commission in 1776.
The Memoir does not contain much information of The Culper Ring, but the betrayal by Benedict Arnold is mentioned.
A very interesting read: A fairly short, yet direct, and to the point, account by Colonel Tallmadge of his service under General Washington during the Revolutionary War. Fascinating stuff, as Tallmadge was very much in the thick of things, and he was only 22 years old when he received his commission in 1776.
The Memoir does not contain much information of The Culper Ring, but the betrayal by Benedict Arnold is mentioned.
It was very interesting to read first-hand accounts of history. Most history I'm reading about is written at least a hundred years after the fact, and while based on those first hand accounts, reads much differently. There were quite a few times I had to remind myself, "No, this actually happened to him!" Short and pretty quick.
Okay, so Benjamin Tallmadge was pretty neat, and memoirs are great. However, if you're looking for thorough detail about the man in question, or information about Culper, or even a detailed look at his experiences during the war, it's not going to be here. "We went here, I was proud of that, the army moved here, things happened." Very straightforward and brief.
But that's okay.
But that's okay.
Dec 22, 2014
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Washington and Tallmadge did not reveal during their lifetimes who the six members of the Culper Spy Ring were; in fact, even Washington did not know. Tallmadge organized and ran the ring but he tells little about it here.
The fascinating thing about this memoir is the first-hand view of the revolution. Great reading.
The fascinating thing about this memoir is the first-hand view of the revolution. Great reading.
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I'm a huge fan of Benjamin Tallmadge and reading this extremely humble account of his war years did not change my opinion of him. Don't read this if you want information about his spymaster activities though; like any good spy, he doesn't discuss it whatsoever.
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This book had a lot of historical facts. It kept my interest throughout the book however I didn't like how the book was laid out. Sometimes it was hard to follow what he was saying. If you love history you will enjoy it.
This book had a lot of historical facts. It kept my interest throughout the book however I didn't like how the book was laid out. Sometimes it was hard to follow what he was saying. If you love history you will enjoy it.
the typographical errors hindered my understanding at times, BUT OTHERWISE this was an amazing look into the life of Benjamin Tallmadge. I now know more about the greatest bae of the Revolution & that makes me v happy
Very brief; covers mostly the war, and establishment of the Cincinnati. A bit on the Andre capture, the Newberg conspiracy, and Washington's farewell to his officers.
Really interesting story. Surprisingly readable given that it was written 200 years ago...
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“Gen. Washington having recrossed the Schuylkill, determined, on the 16th of September, again to meet Gen. Howe in the field of battle. The arrangements were made and the advance parties had already commenced firing, when there came on a violent shower of rain, which unfitted both armies for action.”
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