The first conspiracy : the secret plot to kill George Washington
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Published
New York : Roaring Book Press, 2020.
Format
Book
Edition
Young reader's edition ; First edition.
ISBN
9781250244833, 1250244838
Physical Desc
[viii], 358 pages : illustrations, maps on endpapers, portraits, facsimiles ; 24 cm
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 9 - AR Pts: 13
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Blanchard Community Library - Teen Non-Fiction | YA 973.41092 MELTZER | On Shelf |
Lompoc Library - Teen Non-Fiction | 973.41092 W318 | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Roaring Book Press, 2020.
Edition
Young reader's edition ; First edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9781250244833, 1250244838
Accelerated Reader
MG+
Level 9, 13 Points
Level 9, 13 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes index and bibliographical references.
Description
"Taking place during the most critical period of our nation's birth, The First Conspiracy tells a remarkable and previously untold piece of American history that not only reveals George Washington's character, but also illuminates the origins of America's counterintelligence movement that led to the modern day CIA. 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, along with the Governor of New York, William Tryon, and Mayor David Mathews, launched a deadly plot against the most important member of the military: George Washington himself.This is the story of the secret plot and how it was revealed. It is a story of leaders, liars, counterfeiters, and jailhouse confessors. It also shows just how hard the battle was for George Washington and how close America was to losing the Revolutionary War. In this historical page-turner, New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer teams up with American history writer and documentary television producer, Josh Mensch to unravel the shocking true story behind what has previously been a footnote in the pages of history. Drawing on extensive research, Meltzer and Mensch capture in riveting detail how George Washington not only defeated the most powerful military force in the world, but also uncovered the secret plot against him in the tumultuous days leading up to July 4,1776."--Provided by publisher
Subjects
LC Subjects
Attempted assassination -- United States.
Military intelligence.
Secret service.
Treason -- United States.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Military intelligence.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Secret service.
United States. -- Continental Army -- Comander-in-Chief's Guard.
United States. -- Continental Army -- History.
Washington, George, -- 1732-1799 -- Assasination attempt, 1776.
Military intelligence.
Secret service.
Treason -- United States.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Military intelligence.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Secret service.
United States. -- Continental Army -- Comander-in-Chief's Guard.
United States. -- Continental Army -- History.
Washington, George, -- 1732-1799 -- Assasination attempt, 1776.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Meltzer, B., Mensch, J., & Frank, C. (2020). The first conspiracy: the secret plot to kill George Washington (Young reader's edition ; First edition.). Roaring Book Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Meltzer, Brad, Josh, Mensch and Catherine Frank. 2020. The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington. Roaring Book Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Meltzer, Brad, Josh, Mensch and Catherine Frank. The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington Roaring Book Press, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Meltzer, Brad,, Josh Mensch, and Catherine Frank. The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington Young reader's edition ; First edition., Roaring Book Press, 2020.
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