The Two Spies: Nathan Hale and John André by Benson John Lossing
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"The Two Spies: Nathan Hale and John André" by Benson John Lossing is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the lives of two significant figures during the American War of Independence, Nathan Hale and John André, who were both involved in espionage for their respective sides. The book likely examines their backgrounds, patriotic motives, and the contrasting nature of their fates, highlighting the complexities of
honor and duty during wartime. The opening of the book sets the stage by introducing the reader to Nathan Hale, detailing his early life in Connecticut, his education, and his deep sense of patriotism that ultimately leads him to volunteer for a dangerous spying mission. Lossing portrays Hale as not only a brave soldier but also a man of exceptional character, who is willing to sacrifice everything for his country. The narrative contrasts Hale's choices with those of John André, creating a foundation for exploration of their intertwined destinies as they represent different facets of loyalty and betrayal in the tumultuous context of the Revolutionary War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Lossing, Benson John, 1813-1891 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Seward, Anna, 1742-1809 |
| Illustrator | Rosa, H. |
| Title | The Two Spies: Nathan Hale and John André |
| Credits |
Produced by WebRover, MFR, Graeme Macketh and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E201: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783) |
| Subject | Hale, Nathan, 1755-1776 |
| Subject | André, John, 1751-1780 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63119 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-63119-6 |
| Release Date | Sep 4, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 698 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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