Women Who Spied
Description
From the biblical days of Delilah to mdern times there have been women who ventured at their peril as spies into the conflicts of armed men. Recounted in this fascinating history are dramatic incidents of feminine espionage in the United States and abroad from the time of the American Revolution to the present day. Learn about Lydia Darragh who alerted General Washington to the British plans for suprise attack on Valley Forge. Who was the agent in New York during World War II who used a doll repair shop to communicate with Japan? And who was the only woman in England to win the George Cross?
PUBLISHER:
Lyons
ISBN-10:
0819184861
ISBN-13:
9780819184863
BINDING:
Paperback / softback
NUMBER OF PAGES:
242
BOOK DIMENSIONS:
6.18(W) x 8.14(H) x 0.73(D)
AUDIENCE TYPE:
General / adult
LANGUAGE:
English