Isbn: 9780312376413 - Nathan Hale: The Life and Death of America's First Spy (15 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. Few Americans know much more about Nathan Hale than his famous last words: I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country. But who was the real Nathan Hale? M. William Phelps charts the life of this famed patriot and Connecticut's state hero, following Hale's rural childhood, his education at Yale, and his work as a schoolteacher. Even in his brief career, he distinguished himself by offering formal lessons to young women. Like many young Americans, he soon became drawn into the colonies' war for independence, becoming a captain in Washington's army. When the general was in need of a spy, Hale willingly rose to the challenge, bravely sacrificing his life for the sake of American liberty. Using Hale's own journals and letters as well as testimonies from his friends and contemporaries, Phelps depicts the Revolution as it was seen from the ground. From the confrontation in Boston to the battle for New York City, listeners experience what life was like for an ordinary soldier in the struggling Continental army. In this impressive, well-researched biography, Phelps separates historical fact from long-standing myth to reveal the life of Nathan Hale, a young man who deserves to be remembered as an original American patriot.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Few Americans know much more about Nathan Hale than his famous last words: I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country. But who was the real Nathan Hale? M. William Phelps charts the life of this famed patriot and Connecticut's state hero, following Hale's rural childhood, his education at Yale, and his work as a schoolteacher. Even in his brief career, he distinguished himself by offering formal lessons to young women. Like many young Americans, he soon became drawn into the colonies' war for independence, becoming a captain in Washington's army. When the general was in need of a spy, Hale willingly rose to the challenge, bravely sacrificing his life for the sake of American liberty. Using Hale's own journals and letters as well as testimonies from his friends and contemporaries, Phelps depicts the Revolution as it was seen from the ground. From the confrontation in Boston to the battle for New York City, listeners experience what life was like for an ordinary soldier in the struggling Continental army. In this impressive, well-researched biography, Phelps separates historical fact from long-standing myth to reveal the life of Nathan Hale, a young man who deserves to be remembered as an original American patriot.…

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Very Good Mylared. First American.Edition. Very Good Hardcover Very Good Mylared Dust Jacket No Writing in Text. 306 pp. Ex-Library with Mylar protected cover pasted down. No jacket chips. See our scans Solid reading and study copy of this fascinating young handsome beloved Yale student who was interested in women's education and America's Creation and freedom to risk his life to spy in New York City for American freedom and wound up sentenced by Howe and hung by a terrible sadist and then as a patriot left to rot as a traitor for days. He should be remembered on July 4th. See our Three Geese in Flight Book Scans of Cover and Spine.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: fine. First edition. A fine, fresh copy in equally fine, crisp dust jacket. First edition/printing. Hardcover. 306 pages. Index and bibliography. Book club issue. Biography of an American Revolution figure who's name most American recognize but whose full story is mostly unknown. The Connecticut-born Hale joined Washington's Continental Army as a captain and when the General was in need of a spy, he willingly rose to the challenge, eventually sacrificing his life. The author used Hale's own journals and letters as well a testimonies from his friends and contemporaries to build this view of both the man and of the Revolution as it was seen from the ground.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 306pp "The life and death of America's first spy".

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 1st printing. $25.95 publisher's price present on the dust jacket or book. Visually checked for defects and deviations -- Found: general edge-wear. Signed and dated (10/22/08) by the author on the title page. Signed.

hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 320 pages. 9.50x6.50x1.25 inches. In Stock.