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The Spy of the Rebellion

Allan Pinkerton

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Description:"The Spy of the Rebellion" by Allan Pinkerton provides a detailed account of the covert operations undertaken to protect President Abraham Lincoln during a tumultuous period in American history. As the nation stood on the brink of civil war, Pinkerton, a renowned detective, was tasked with uncovering and thwarting a conspiracy to assassinate Lincoln before his inauguration. The narrative begins with Pinkerton's recruitment by Samuel H. Felton, president of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad, who feared that secessionists might sabotage the rail lines to disrupt communication between the North and the capital. Pinkerton's investigation revealed a widespread conspiracy among Southern sympathizers, particularly in Baltimore, where the sentiment for secession was strong. Through a network of operatives, including the brave Timothy Webster, Pinkerton infiltrated these groups, gathering intelligence that confirmed the existence of a plot to murder Lincoln during his journey to Washington, D.C. The book details the strategic measures taken to ensure Lincoln's safe passage, including a secretive and altered travel plan that allowed him to reach the capital unharmed. Pinkerton's narrative not only highlights the immediate threat to Lincoln's life but also provides insight into the broader political climate of the time, marked by division and the looming threat of civil war. The work serves as both a historical document and a testament to the critical role of intelligence and counter-espionage in preserving the Union during its most vulnerable moments.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Spy of the Rebellion. To get started finding The Spy of the Rebellion, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 340

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand

Release: 2023

ISBN: jHPiEAAAQBAJ

Description: "The Spy of the Rebellion" by Allan Pinkerton provides a detailed account of the covert operations undertaken to protect President Abraham Lincoln during a tumultuous period in American history. As the nation stood on the brink of civil war, Pinkerton, a renowned detective, was tasked with uncovering and thwarting a conspiracy to assassinate Lincoln before his inauguration. The narrative begins with Pinkerton's recruitment by Samuel H. Felton, president of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad, who feared that secessionists might sabotage the rail lines to disrupt communication between the North and the capital. Pinkerton's investigation revealed a widespread conspiracy among Southern sympathizers, particularly in Baltimore, where the sentiment for secession was strong. Through a network of operatives, including the brave Timothy Webster, Pinkerton infiltrated these groups, gathering intelligence that confirmed the existence of a plot to murder Lincoln during his journey to Washington, D.C. The book details the strategic measures taken to ensure Lincoln's safe passage, including a secretive and altered travel plan that allowed him to reach the capital unharmed. Pinkerton's narrative not only highlights the immediate threat to Lincoln's life but also provides insight into the broader political climate of the time, marked by division and the looming threat of civil war. The work serves as both a historical document and a testament to the critical role of intelligence and counter-espionage in preserving the Union during its most vulnerable moments.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Spy of the Rebellion. To get started finding The Spy of the Rebellion, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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