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Le Caron, Henri
1841
1894
Beach, Thomas Miller
Caron, Henri le
Twenty-five years in the Secret Service: The recollections of a spy
25 years in the Secret Service: The recollections of a spy
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"Twenty-five Years in the Secret Service: The Recollections of a Spy" by Major Henri Le Caron is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book details the author's experiences and adventures in espionage, particularly concerning his involvement in the Irish Fenian movement during the period of the American Civil War and beyond. Through his narrative, Le Caron unfolds his dual life as a patriot and a spy, highlighting the complexities and moral weight of his role in defending his country against perceived threats. The opening of the work introduces Le Caron as he reflects on the daring task of documenting his life in the Secret Service. He expresses his commitment to truthfully recounting his experiences, without embellishment or romance, while acknowledging the challenges inherent in the writing process due to his non-literary background. Le Caron shares snippets of his early life, detailing his formative years, early ambitions, and the decisions that led him into espionage. As he recounts his early attempts at adventure and eventual alignment with patriotism, readers gain insight into his motivations and the historical context of his experiences within the Fenian organization and the geopolitical tensions of that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Canada -- History -- Fenian Invasions, 1866-1870
Fenians
Le Caron, Henri, 1841-1894
Irish Americans
Secret service -- Great Britain -- Biography
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Category: History - Modern (1750+)
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