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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Rebel Rose Greenhow: Spy, diplomat, fund raiser and despatch carrierAccounts of the female spies of the American Civil War who served their causes on both sides of the conflict continue to fascinate modern readers. The principal account in this book is an autobiographical account by a notable Confederate spy, Rose O'Neal Greenhow. Her position as a socialite in pre-war Washington DC put her in a perfect position to be acquainted with high- ranking Union military men and politicians. In the first months of 1861 she was effectively in control of the spy network in the Federal capital and Jefferson Davis, the Confederate president went so far as to credit her with significantly influencing the early Confederate victory at First Bull Run in July, 1861. Rose was, however, caught and imprisoned before being deported to the Confederacy. Becoming a diplomat for the southern cause, she ran the maritime blockade, sailing to Europe visiting France and Britain between 1863-4. This account was, in fact, first published in London to considerable acclaim. Rose returned to America in 1864, but her vessel was intercepted by a Union gun-boat close to the North Carolina shore. Taking to a rowing boat to escape capture with $2,000 dollars of gold sewn into her undergarments and about her neck, she was drowned when a wave over turned the boat. Rose was given the honour of a military funeral. Her autobiographical account is accompanied in this edition by a short biographical vignette by W. G. Beymer.…

Single Issue Magazine. Zustand: Good. First Edition. Features: Great cover illustration of yellow country school bus by Stevan Dohanos; Lt. Gen. John Clifford Hodges Lee - Batting for Eisenhower - photo illustrated article; Cleanup on the Wabash - How Terra Haute, Indiana rallied behind businessman Mayor Vernon R. McMillan to regain its long-lost self-respect; Our Incredible Ride Home - Capt. Robert B. Hotz describes the dramatic return to base of his Mitchell bomber after it blasted a railway bridge in Indo-China - with photo of pilot Jesse Weber in hospital; Main Street Moves to Amirabad - fascinating photo-illustrated article about the American suburb constructed in Iran by the Persogulf Command will probably surprise younger readers; The Church Solves a Problem - This Baltimore plan proves that most lonely servicemen and defense workers put up with honky-tonks and 'victory girls' only if there is nothing else to do; They Want to Save Capitalism - They Say! - Businessmen wonder what the Antitrust Division of the Justice Department has in store for them; Long Pants for Australia - Wartime industrialization has brought plans to become a world power; Hollywood's Magnificent Mug - William Bendix. Short Stories: The Splendid Outcase; Horatio at the Bridge; Mr. Tutt Corners a Fox; back to the Beach; 12:20 P.M. (part 2 of 7); remembered Death (conclusion). Fabulous color-illustrated White Truck ad entitled "20-Million Rubber Trees for Los Angeles". Excellent one-page color-illustrated Chris-Craft ad shows a speeding 26-ft. Super Deluxe Cruiser. Nice one-page color-illustrated Webster Cigars ad shows military officers enjoying a high-brow musical performance. Nice color one-page ad for Lane Cedar Hope Chests shows yearning maiden thinking of romance. 104 pages. Campbell's Soup ad clipped from page 31 has removed illustration from the Agatha Christie serial beginning on page 32. Unmarked with moderate wear. A worthy vintage copy.; Cover Illustration; Folio. Illustrated by Dohanos, Stevan (illustrator).…