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Four Years a Scout and Spy

by E. C. Downs ...

It was with much difficulty that I was induced to give to the public a narrative of my experience as a scout and spy. It was the intense interest with which the people have listened to my narratives, whenever I have related them, and their earnest entreaties to have them published, that have prevailed upon me to do so.I entered the army from purely patriotic motives. I had no vain ambition to ... Read more

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It was with much difficulty that I was induced to give to the public a narrative of my experience as a scout and spy. It was the intense interest with which the people have listened to my narratives, whenever I have related them, and their earnest entreaties to have them published, that have prevailed upon me to do so.I entered the army from purely patriotic motives. I had no vain ambition to
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Four Years a Scout and Spy "General Bunker"

A Firsthand Journey Through Civil War Espionage, Reconnaissance, and the Moral Dilemmas of Covert Operations

by E. C. Downs ...

In "Four Years a Scout and Spy: General Bunker," E. C. Downs provides a gripping firsthand account of espionage and reconnaissance during the American Civil War. Written in a candid and evocative style, Downs's narrative captures the harrowing realities faced by scouts and spies in the field, blending historical detail with personal anecdotes. The book is rich in descriptions of military strategy, ... Read more

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In "Four Years a Scout and Spy: General Bunker," E. C. Downs provides a gripping firsthand account of espionage and reconnaissance during the American Civil War. Written in a candid and evocative style, Downs's narrative captures the harrowing realities faced by scouts and spies in the field, blending historical detail with personal anecdotes. The book is rich in descriptions of military strategy,
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The Real Double Life of a Spy - 20 Memoirs & Biographies of Extraordinary Historical Figures

Secret Service Under Pitt, The Spy of the Rebellion, Nathan Hale, Four Years a Scout and Spy

by S. Emma E. Edmonds, Sarah H. Bradford, Jean Christie Root, William J. Fitz-Patrick, Charlotte Biggs, William Minto, Allan Pinkerton, Anonymous, John André, Andrew Lang, Robert Baden-Powell, Joseph Orton Kerbey, William Le Queux, Benson John Lossing, French Strother, Lady Isabel Burton, E. C. Downs, Henry Bascom Smith, Alexander Whyte, S. R. Crockett ...

Spies have always lived in the shadows, slipping between worlds, crafting false identities, and risking their lives in ways most of us can barely imagine. The thrill of espionage isn't just found in fiction—history itself is full of men and women who led double lives, navigating political upheaval, war, and deception to shape the course of events. Their stories captivate us because they reveal the ... Read more

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Spies have always lived in the shadows, slipping between worlds, crafting false identities, and risking their lives in ways most of us can barely imagine. The thrill of espionage isn't just found in fiction—history itself is full of men and women who led double lives, navigating political upheaval, war, and deception to shape the course of events. Their stories captivate us because they reveal the
... Read more
Hidden Heroes: 20 Riveting Spy Memoirs & Biographies

My Adventures as a Spy, The Secret Life of Daniel Defoe, Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman, Sant of the Secret Service

by Allan Pinkerton, Sarah Emma Edmonds, Sarah H. Bradford, Jean Christie Root, William J. Fitz-Patrick, Charlotte Biggs, William Minto, John André, Andrew Lang, Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, Joseph Orton Kerbey, William Le Queux, Benson John Lossing, French Strother, Lady Isabel Burton, E. C. Downs, Henry Bascom Smith, Alexander Whyte, S. R. Crockett ...

In 'Hidden Heroes: 20 Riveting Spy Memoirs & Biographies,' readers are invited into the clandestine world of espionage through an eclectic mix of literary styles and accounts. This anthology presents a spectrum of narratives that delve into the covert operations, personal sacrifices, and extraordinary exploits of spies across different historical contexts. From gripping firsthand memoirs to ... Read more

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In 'Hidden Heroes: 20 Riveting Spy Memoirs & Biographies,' readers are invited into the clandestine world of espionage through an eclectic mix of literary styles and accounts. This anthology presents a spectrum of narratives that delve into the covert operations, personal sacrifices, and extraordinary exploits of spies across different historical contexts. From gripping firsthand memoirs to
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Into the Region of Awe

Mysticism in C. S. Lewis

by David C. Downing ...

Narrated by Simon Vance ...

Unabridged

6 hours 16 min

C. S. Lewis is generally regarded as a commonsense Christian whose theology is understandable and practical. And yet, from his memoir Surprised by Joy to his beloved Chronicles of Narnia, from his nonfiction essays to his letters, C. S. Lewis' works display a distinct sense of the mystical. In this book, David C. Downing explores the breadth of Lewis' writing, introducing us to the context of ... Read more

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C. S. Lewis is generally regarded as a commonsense Christian whose theology is understandable and practical. And yet, from his memoir Surprised by Joy to his beloved Chronicles of Narnia, from his nonfiction essays to his letters, C. S. Lewis' works display a distinct sense of the mystical. In this book, David C. Downing explores the breadth of Lewis' writing, introducing us to the context of
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The Most Reluctant Convert

C. S. Lewis’ Journey to Faith

by David C. Downing ...

Narrated by Patrick Cullen ...

Unabridged

5 hours 24 min

His books have sold millions, including classics like Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Yet C. S. Lewis was not always a literary giant of Christian faith. How did he evolve from staunch atheism to become one of the most beloved and renowned Christian authors of our time?Unlike most biographies of Lewis, which tend to focus on his childhood and ... Read more

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His books have sold millions, including classics like Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Yet C. S. Lewis was not always a literary giant of Christian faith. How did he evolve from staunch atheism to become one of the most beloved and renowned Christian authors of our time?Unlike most biographies of Lewis, which tend to focus on his childhood and
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My Lovely Wife

by Samantha Downing ...

INSTANT #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERUSA Today bestsellerEdgar + ITW Thriller Award nominee for Best First Novel“Think: Dexter but sexier.”—theSkimm“A dark and irresistible debut.”—People“Will shock even the savviest suspense readers.”—Real SimpleDexter meets Mr. and Mrs. Smith in this w... ... Read more

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INSTANT #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERUSA Today bestsellerEdgar + ITW Thriller Award nominee for Best First Novel“Think: Dexter but sexier.”—theSkimm“A dark and irresistible debut.”—People“Will shock even the savviest suspense readers.”—Real SimpleDexter meets Mr. and Mrs. Smith in this w...
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Too Old for This

by Samantha Downing ...

**INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER“Equal parts hilarious and disturbing, Too Old for This kept me glued to the pages from beginning to end!”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFaddenA retired serial killer’s quiet life is upended by an unexpected visitor. To protect her secret, there’s only one option left—what’s another murder? From bestselling author Samantha Downing.**Lottie Jones thought ... Read more

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**INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER“Equal parts hilarious and disturbing, Too Old for This kept me glued to the pages from beginning to end!”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFaddenA retired serial killer’s quiet life is upended by an unexpected visitor. To protect her secret, there’s only one option left—what’s another murder? From bestselling author Samantha Downing.**Lottie Jones thought
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A Twisted Love Story

by Samantha Downing ...

From the bestselling author of My Lovely Wife comes a reckless, delicious thriller that gives a whole new meaning to the dangers of modern dating.Wes and Ivy are madly in love. They've never felt anything like it. It's the type of romance people write stories about.But what kind of story?When it's good, it's great. Flowers. Grand gestures. Deep meaningful conversations where the whole world ... Read more

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From the bestselling author of My Lovely Wife comes a reckless, delicious thriller that gives a whole new meaning to the dangers of modern dating.Wes and Ivy are madly in love. They've never felt anything like it. It's the type of romance people write stories about.But what kind of story?When it's good, it's great. Flowers. Grand gestures. Deep meaningful conversations where the whole world
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Theories of Democracy

A Reader

by John Locke, Thomas Paine, Alexis Tocqueville, John Rawls, Niccolo Machiavelli, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, John Winthrop, Horace Mann, Friedrich Hayek, Milton Friedman, Arthur Bentley, Robert Dahl, Joseph Schumpeter, Anthony Downs, John Dewey, Benjamin Barber, Max Weber, Noberto Bobbio, Michel Foucault, William Connolly, Jurgen Habermas, Mahatma Gandhi, Jean-bertrand Aristide, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, Liberal/Democratic Divide, Sheldon Wolin, Anne Phillips, John Stuart Mill, Iris Marion Young, Aung San Suu Kyi, Adolfo Perez Esquivel, Aristotle, James Madison, Robert Bellah, Chantal Mouffe, Cornel West ...

Theories of Democracy builds on Robert Dahl's observation that there is no single theory of democracy; only theories. Beyond the broad commitment to rule by the majority, democracy involves a set of contentious debates concerning the proper function and scope of power, equality, freedom, justice, and interests. In this anthology, Ronald J. Terchek and Thomas C. Conte have brilliantly assembled the ... Read more

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Theories of Democracy builds on Robert Dahl's observation that there is no single theory of democracy; only theories. Beyond the broad commitment to rule by the majority, democracy involves a set of contentious debates concerning the proper function and scope of power, equality, freedom, justice, and interests. In this anthology, Ronald J. Terchek and Thomas C. Conte have brilliantly assembled the
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Nat Turner, Black Prophet

A Visionary History

by Anthony E. Kaye ...

"Stellar . . . Spectacular . . . [A] heartfelt, painstaking account." —Nell Irvin Painter, The Washington Post"An extraordinary collaboration . . . A profound achievement . . . Downs is a superb, even lyrical writer." —David W. Blight, Los Angeles TimesA Times Literary Supplement Book of the Year | One of Literary Hub's 50 Best Nonfiction Books of the YearA bold reinterpre... ... Read more

$12.99 USD

"Stellar . . . Spectacular . . . [A] heartfelt, painstaking account." —Nell Irvin Painter, The Washington Post"An extraordinary collaboration . . . A profound achievement . . . Downs is a superb, even lyrical writer." —David W. Blight, Los Angeles TimesA Times Literary Supplement Book of the Year | One of Literary Hub's 50 Best Nonfiction Books of the YearA bold reinterpre...
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Zoo Station

by David Downing ...

Series Book 1 - A John Russell WWII Spy Thriller
By 1939, Anglo-American journalist John Russell has spent over a decade in Berlin, where his son lives with his mother. He writes human-interest pieces for British and American papers, avoiding the investigative journalism that could get him deported. But as World War II approaches, he faces having to leave his son as well as his girlfriend of several years, a beautiful German starlet.When an ... Read more

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By 1939, Anglo-American journalist John Russell has spent over a decade in Berlin, where his son lives with his mother. He writes human-interest pieces for British and American papers, avoiding the investigative journalism that could get him deported. But as World War II approaches, he faces having to leave his son as well as his girlfriend of several years, a beautiful German starlet.When an
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The Real Double Life of a Spy - 20 Memoirs & Biographies of Extraordinary Historical Figures

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The Most Reluctant Convert

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