The Lossing, Benson John 1813-1891 creator Seward, Anna 1742-1809 Rosa, H. text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Two Spies: Nathan Hale and John André" by Benson John Lossing is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the lives of two significant figures during the American War of Independence, Nathan Hale and John André, who were both involved in espionage for their respective sides. The book likely examines their backgrounds, patriotic motives, and the contrasting nature of their fates, highlighting the complexities of honor and duty during wartime. The opening of the book sets the stage by introducing the reader to Nathan Hale, detailing his early life in Connecticut, his education, and his deep sense of patriotism that ultimately leads him to volunteer for a dangerous spying mission. Lossing portrays Hale as not only a brave soldier but also a man of exceptional character, who is willing to sacrifice everything for his country. The narrative contrasts Hale's choices with those of John André, creating a foundation for exploration of their intertwined destinies as they represent different facets of loyalty and betrayal in the tumultuous context of the Revolutionary War. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-09-04 Produced by WebRover, MFR, Graeme Macketh and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Hale, Nathan, 1755-1776 André, John, 1751-1780 E201 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63119 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63119 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134444.0 63119