Anna Strong
Book description
The thrilling true story of the female spy who helped save the American Revolution
Anna Smith Strong (1790-1812) was a fearless woman who acted as a spy for George Washington during the Revolutionary War. Recruited by Washington's spymaster, Major Benjamin Tallmadge, she joined the Culper Ring, a group of American…
Why read it?
1 author picked Anna Strong as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I’ve always loved stories with intrigue. Here’s a book about a female spy during the American Revolution.
George Washington’s spies came from all walks of life—men, women, people of color. When Anna Smith Strong hung her laundry out to dry, she was multitasking! She appeared to be doing the wash, but she was using code to pass information about British military activity. As a member of the Culper spy ring, she took risks in the fight for independence.
From Beth's list on children’s stories on the American Revolution.
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