04544cam a2200613 4500 571415228 TxAuBib 20220704120000.0 ||||||s2019||||||||||||||||||||||||und|u 9781427299178 142729917X 6a2ccd61-7d9b-4e5e-b9c5-7df309b49c62 OverDrive (Reserve ID) 3980793 OverDrive (Product ID) TxAuBib Meltzer, Brad. The First Conspiracy [Bridges Audiobook] : The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington. Macmillan Audio, 2019. Format: OverDrive OverDrive MP3 Audiobook, Filesize: 306MB. Format: OverDrive OverDrive Listen, Filesize: 306MB. historical conspiracies. best books of the year. historical true crime. War of Independence. American Revolution. Revolutionary War. Founding Fathers. american history. new york history. Independence Day. history channel. Fourth of July. Us government. US Presidents. assassination. 4th of july. culper ring. espionage. treason. spies. 1776. HTML:<p><b>This program includes a bonus conversation with the authors.<br /> Taking place during the most critical period of our nation's birth, <i>The First Conspiracy</i> 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.<br /></b>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.<br /> 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.<br /> In this historical masterpiece, <i>New York Times</i> 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.<br /> <b>Praise for <i>The First Conspiracy</i>:</b><br /> "This is American history at its finest, a gripping story of spies, killers, counterfeiters, traitors—and a mysterious prostitute who may or may not have even existed. Anyone with an interest in American history will love this book."—Douglas Preston, #1 bestselling author of <i>The Lost City of the Monkey God</i><br /> "A wonderful book about leadership—and it shows why George Washington and his moral lessons are just as vital today. What a book. You'll love it."—former president George H.W. Bush</p>. Biography & Autobiography. Nonfiction. Politics. History. Media Type: Audiobook. Audie Award Nominee. Importer Version: 2014-01-08.01 Import Date: 2022-06-29 20:00:03. Mensch, Josh. Brick, Scott. https://excerpts.cdn.overdrive.com/FormatType-425/1493-1/3980793-TheFirstConspiracy.mp3 Excerpt (OverDrive MP3 Audiobook) https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=6a2ccd61-7d9b-4e5e-b9c5-7df309b49c62&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (OverDrive MP3 Audiobook) https://excerpts.cdn.overdrive.com/FormatType-425/1493-1/3980793-TheFirstConspiracy.mp3 Excerpt (OverDrive Listen) https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=6a2ccd61-7d9b-4e5e-b9c5-7df309b49c62&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (OverDrive Listen)