The Original American Spies by Paul R Misencik

The Original American Spies by Paul R Misencik

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.

“refreshing..lavish detail...extensive research”—Stars and Stripes.

Paul R. Misencik is a former airline captain and retired division chief of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). He is a member of the First Virginia Regiment of the Continental Line, a living history foundation. He lives in Reston, Virginia.

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ISBN 13	9780786477944
ISBN 10	0786477946
Title	The Original American Spies
Author	Paul R Misencik
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	McFarland & Co Inc
Year published	2013-12-24
Number of pages	192
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