The spy
a tale of the neutral ground.
by James Fenimore Cooper
- 44 Want to read
- 9 Currently reading
- 7 Have read
A group of American patriots near New York City brave danger when confronted by British troops and their Tory neighbors.
Check nearby libraries
Buy this book
Previews available in: English German
Subjects
Places
Times
Showing 11 featured editions. View all 172 editions?
| Edition | Availability |
|---|---|
01
|
zzzz
|
02
|
zzzz
|
03
|
aaaa
|
04
|
zzzz
|
05
|
zzzz
|
06
|
zzzz
|
07
|
zzzz
|
08
|
zzzz
|
09
|
zzzz
|
10
|
zzzz
|
11
|
zzzz
|
Book Details
Edition Notes
Classifications
The Physical Object
Edition Identifiers
Work Identifiers
Source records
Work Description
Inspired by accusations of venality leveled at the men who captured Major Andre (Benedict Arnold's co-conspirator, executed for espionage in 1780), Cooper's novel centers on Harry Birch, a common man wrongly suspected by well-born Patriots of being a spy for the British. Even George Washington, who supports Birch, misreads the man, and when Washington offers him payment for information vital to the Patriot's cause, Birch scorns the money and asserts that his action were motivated not by financial reward, but by his devotion to the fight for independence. A historical adventure tale reminiscent of Sir Walter Scott's Waverley novels, The Spy is also a parable of the American experience, a reminder that the nation's survival, like its Revolution, depends on judging people by their actions, not their class or reputations.
Community Reviews (0)
Lists
Wikipedia citation
×CloseCopy and paste this code into your Wikipedia page. Need help?