Nathan Hale: A NovelIn 1776, the fledgling army of the newly-created United States was greatly outnumbered, outequipped, and outskilled. But what they had that the stronger British army lacked was spirit-a spirit of independence. Seeking critical information about the enemy, General George Washington called for a volunteer for a secret mission behind the British lines. Nathan Hale, a young schoolmaster from Connecticut, quickly and bravely offered his services. Follow his adventures in this fast-moving, fact-based novel! |
Contents
Prologue | 1 |
CHAPTER 1 | 9 |
CHAPTER 2 | 15 |
CHAPTER 3 | 22 |
CHAPTER 4 | 39 |
CHAPTER 5 | 47 |
CHAPTER 6 | 59 |
Epilogue | 73 |
Back Cover | 77 |
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