American Spies and Traitors FROM THE PUBLISHER
"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." These famous words were spoken by Nathan Hale, one of the most famous spies against the British during the American Revolution. He was one of several spies who have operated against the enemies of the United States throughout history. In American Spies and Traitors, Vincent Buranelli examines the successes and failures of various spies who have been both patriots and traitors to the United States throughout history.
FROM THE CRITICS
Children's Literature - Phyllis Kennemer, Ph.D.
Featuring famous and infamous spies from the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and World War II eras, this book helps readers understand the circumstances that labeled these people as either patriots or traitors. Beginning with Nathan Hale, who spied for George Washington, and ending with Moe Berg who used his position as a professional baseball player to acquire information for the State Department while playing ball in Japan, this is an eclectic collection of interesting people. Benedict Arnold's transformation from a patriot to a traitor is succinctly summarized. Women spies are well represented with Patience Wright who gathered information in London during the Revolutionary War; Rose Greenhow, a Confederate spy in Washington; Elizabeth Van Lew, a Union spy in Richmond; and Belle Boyd who gave information to Stonewall Jackson. Allan Pinkerton established a network of espionage for Abraham Lincoln and Mark Clark provided information vital to the Allied invasion of North Africa to Dwight Eisenhower. Basic biographical information and most memorable achievements are included for each person. Black and white photographs aid in understanding. Chapter notes, a bibliography, internet addresses, and an index contribute to the value for research. This book is part of the "Collective Biographies" series. 2004, Enslow, Ages 9 to 13.
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