1. The female highwaymen -- 2. Muster at the Ludingtons' -- 3. A hard secret to swallow -- 4. I can fight as well as any man -- 5. The Quaker spy -- 6. Alias Bobby Shurtleff -- 7. Secret codes and petticoats -- 8. Dicey's midnight swim -- 9. There goes my petticoat -- 10. Knit one, purl one, spy on the British -- 11. Marthat's explosive confession -- 12. She ran for freedom -- 13. Thee weight on her shoulders -- 14. Captain Molly.
Summary:
The Revolutionary War has divided the country. Neighbor has turned against neighbor. Family members argue with family members. Angry rumblings of "no taxation without representation" surround you. You dream of a new country and crave independence from Britain. But do you have the courage to act on your feelings? Will you spy on the enemy? Will you fight for freedom? Are you willing to risk your life for your beliefs? These are the stories of courageous women who did just that. --Backcover.
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