The Private Wire To Washington: The Inside Story Of The Great Long Island Spy Mystery That Baffled The Secret Service (1919)

By Harold MacGrath

Book Overview

The Private Wire To Washington: The Inside Story Of The Great Long Island Spy Mystery That Baffled The Secret Service is a book written by Harold MacGrath and published in 1919. The book is a captivating account of a spy mystery that took place on Long Island during World War I, which had the Secret Service baffled. MacGrath takes readers on a thrilling journey as he unravels the intricate web of espionage that threatened national security during the war. The book follows the story of a German spy ring that operated out of Long Island and the efforts of the Secret Service to bring them to justice. The author's writing style is engaging and immersive, and he provides vivid descriptions of the characters and events that make the book a page-turner. The book is based on true events, and MacGrath's research and attention to detail make it an excellent historical account of the spy activities during World War I. Overall, The Private Wire To Washington: The Inside Story Of The Great Long Island Spy Mystery That Baffled The Secret Service is a must-read for anyone interested in espionage, history, and true crime. The book is a fascinating insight into a little-known chapter of American history and the brave men and women who risked their lives to protect their country.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104398435
• ISBN13: 9781104398439
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"