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Washington's Spies: The Story of America's First Spy Ring
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I was a fan of the AMC show "Turn" that was based on the book "Washington's Spies" by Alexander Rose so when I saw it on the library shelf I grabbed it. The TV show, it seems, added some characters and situations not present in the book. However, the book is just as interesting without the romantic intrigue and other dramatic garnishes.
It is the tale of spies during the Revolutionary War, a new concept used by both sides. The focus is on the rebel spies from Long Island known as the Culper Ring. It is a bit astonishing that a secret group left so much documentation for historians. However, they wanted recompense for their expenses so they had to keep track of expenditures. From these accounting books and letters to and from General Washington, the story unfolds. What the book lacks in thrills it makes up in fascinating detail.
If I had to start again, I would read the book before watching the TV series.
It is the tale of spies during the Revolutionary War, a new concept used by both sides. The focus is on the rebel spies from Long Island known as the Culper Ring. It is a bit astonishing that a secret group left so much documentation for historians. However, they wanted recompense for their expenses so they had to keep track of expenditures. From these accounting books and letters to and from General Washington, the story unfolds. What the book lacks in thrills it makes up in fascinating detail.
If I had to start again, I would read the book before watching the TV series.
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February 13, 2018
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