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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: M William PhelpsPublisher: Thomas Dunne Books Imprint: Thomas Dunne Books Dimensions: Width: 16.70cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 24.20cm Weight: 0.549kg ISBN: 9780312376413ISBN 10: 0312376413 Pages: 306 Publication Date: 16 September 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Unknown Availability: In Print  Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviews<p>Advance Praise for Nathan Hale : <br>“Revolutionary War spy Nathan Hale’s quote at his hanging by the British in 1776, ‘I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country,’ is one of the most memorable in U.S. history. Here, M. William Phelps has written an absorbing, highly detailed biography of the patriotic Hale. He weaves each story together to create a very colorful, emotional, and enjoyable book.” ---Bruce Chadwick, author of George Washington’s War<br> “With his new work on Nathan Hale, M. William Phelps has done a great service to the world of historical writing about the American Revolution. A Hale biography was certainly overdue, and Phelps has given us a good one; thorough, making fine use of primary sources, and, thankfully, a pleasure to read.” ---James L. Nelson, author of Benedict Arnold’s Navy<br> “Phelps provides an extensive examination of Hale’s life and legend, illuminating a crucial This is the first full-length biography of Hale in several decades. Hanged by the British as a spy, Hale is most famous for the phrase attributed to him, I only regret that I have but one life to give my country. Phelps (If Looks Could Kill), best known as a true crime author, brings his reporting skills to this history. He does well with the story of Hale''s short life and disturbing death after being caught behind enemy lines seeking information on British troop movements. Relying as much as possible on primary sources, Phelps writes of Hale''s years at Yale, which he attended in his early teens. He was an excellent athlete, handsome, charming, with a large number of friends. After graduating in 1773, he began life as a teacher, but in those pivotal times, he left teaching for the Connecticut militia. Some of the most powerful parts of this biography are those in the words of Hale''s brother, Enoch, who was sent by the family to find out how Nathan died and to bring back his body. This book would serve well as a staple for high school American history students, as well as college readers and all history buffs. Highly recommended for school, undergraduate, and public libraries. [Warner Bros. has optioned the film rights to this book.-Ed.] -- Suzanne Lay Library Journal (10/01/2008) Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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