Dedication iii
Contents i
Acknowledgments ii
Preface 4
Introduction: A Man-Sized Turtle 8
1: For God, for Country, and for Yale 10
2 Footballs, Hogsheads, and Quill Pens 17
3 Spies on New Haven Green 24
4 Billy the Butcher 31
5 Greek Fire 35
6 Abolishing Slavery 38
7 Nathan's Watch 41
8 Arnold's Offer 47
9 Demonstrating Secrets 51
10 New York Fire 58
11 Bad Friends 62
12 Answering the Call 69
13 Showing Off the Turtle 79
14 Point of No return 87
15 Two Ezras 93
16 Long Island Loss 100
17 Baffle their Schemes 105
18 Dutch Teacher & Spy 112
19 Only One Life for My Country 117
20 Tryon's GLory 123
21 Intelligence 129
22 Which Woodhull? 134
23 Spymaster 140
24 Connecticut Cowboys 143
25 Was Yale Burned? 151
26 Treason 160
27 Fighting for Home 165
28 Epilogue 170
Glossary 175
Factual Timeline 177
Study Guide 182
31 Bibliography 187
About Jane Hampton Cook 193
Books by Jane Hampton Cook 194