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03666aam a22005898i 4500 001 8222184A1E1311E992AA364097128E48 003 SILO 005 20190328032346 008 181115s2019 meu db 000 0beng 010 $a 2018054800 020 $a 1432859595 020 $a 9781432859596 035 $a (OCoLC)1075394847 040 $a DLC $b eng $e rda $c DLC $d OCLCO $d OCLCF $d JIP $d SILO 042 $a pcc 043 $a n-us--- 100 1 $a Meltzer, Brad 245 14 $a The first conspiracy : $b the secret plot to kill George Washington / $c by Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch. 246 30 $a Secret plot to kill George Washington 250 $a Large print edition. 263 $a 1901 264 1 $a Waterville, Maine : $b Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company, $c [2018] 300 $a 629pages cm. 490 0 $a Thorndike Press large print popular and narrative nonfiction 504 $a Includes bibliographical references. 505 0 $a The commander -- Spies in Boston -- A bloody summer -- A most infernal plot -- Sacricide -- Aftermath. 520 $a "Taking place during the most critical period of our nation's birth, The First Conspiracy tells a remarkable and previously untold piece of American history that not only reveals George Washington's character, but also illuminates the origins of America's counterintelligence movement that led to the modern day CIA.In 1776, an elite group of soldiers were handpicked to serve as George Washington's bodyguards. Washington trusted them; relied on them. But unbeknownst to Washington, some of them were part of a treasonous plan. In the months leading up to the Revolutionary War, these traitorous soldiers, along with the Governor of New York, William Tryon, and Mayor David Mathews, launched a deadly plot against the most important member of the military: George Washington himself.This is the story of the secret plot and how it was revealed. It is a story of leaders, liars, counterfeiters, and jailhouse confessors. It also shows just how hard the battle was for George Washington and how close America was to losing the Revolutionary War.In this historical page-turner, New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer teams up with American history writer and documentary television producer, Josh Mensch to unravel the shocking true story behind what has previously been a footnote in the pages of history. Drawing on extensive research, Meltzer and Mensch capture in riveting detail how George Washington not only defeated the most powerful military force in the world, but also uncovered the secret plot against him in the tumultuous days leading up to July 4, 1776."--Provided by publisher. 600 10 $a Washington, George 610 10 $a Continental Army. 611 20 $a American Revolution 650 0 $a Attempted assassination 650 0 $a Treason $z United States. 650 0 $a Large type books. 700 1 $a Mensch, Josh 941 $a 15 945 $a lpt 952 $l GOPG641 $d 20240409032646.0 952 $l YEPF572 $d 20231012022848.0 952 $l FXPH314 $d 20220909053018.0 952 $l VXPE964 $d 20211214011100.0 952 $l GEPG771 $d 20210722061144.0 952 $l SAPG074 $d 20200207011332.0 952 $l GDPF771 $d 20190615010440.0 952 $l HPPD845 $d 20190419010343.0 952 $l TFPI826 $d 20190418012342.0 952 $l CYPF706 $d 20190314010156.0 952 $l CDPF771 $d 20190306010953.0 952 $l FDPC194 $d 20190226014613.0 952 $l ZXPC675 $d 20190202021223.0 952 $l HRPE845 $d 20190126011409.0 952 $l BGPE251 $d 20190122010219.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=8222184A1E1311E992AA364097128E48Initiate Another SILO Locator Search