"Spies and Secret Service" is a 1915 work by Hamil Grant that explores the world of spying and espionage, examining its history and inner workings with a particular focus on nineteenth century Europe. Offering a fascinating insight into the secretive organisations of various countries, this volume is not to be missed by those with a keen interest in the exciting field of espionage and its most notable historical figures. Contents include: "The Ethos...

Dans le Marais Poitevin, la crypte funéraire de la famille Teyramaure a la réputation d'être hantée et suscite le malaise chez ceux qui s'en approchent. Dans le cadre d'une chasse aux fantmes qui se veut ludique, le jeune Thomas, dernier héritier de cette dynastie de notables, y fait descendre sept de ses amis étudiants. Ces derniers y sont retrouvés assassinés ou gravement mutilés. Pourtant Thomas et un employé communal resté avec lui...

Who was the Mysterious 355? Culper Ring members such as Robert Townsend and Hercules Mulligan are well known for the part they played in the Revolutionary War, but who was the mysterious 355 that could "outwit them all?" Inspired by many of the same characters featured in AMC's Turn and the Broadway musical Hamilton, 355: The Women of Washington's Spy Ring chronicles the lives of three remarkable women who use daring, skill, and, yes, a bit of flirtation,...

Brief sketches of several young men and women--farm boys, aristocrats, and college students--who played important roles in the colonies' struggle for independence.

Daily gunfights, daily murders, frequent public hangings. Welcome to Los Angeles, California in the 1850's. This amazing first-person account of adventures, revolution history and tales, REMINISCENCES OF A RANGER was written by Major Horace Bell, who was there when it happened and wrote this eyewitness account of Los Angeles' violent transition from a Mexican Pueblo to an American City. You'll learn the beginnings of political scheming and corruption....