""An Unknown Patriot: A Story Of The Secret Service"" is a novel written by Frank Samuel Child and published in 1899. The book tells the story of a young man named Tom, who becomes involved with the Secret Service during the Civil War. Tom is recruited by a mysterious man named Mr. Grey, who enlists him to work as a spy for the Union army. Tom's job is to gather intelligence on the Confederacy and report back to Mr. Grey.As Tom begins his work for the Secret Service, he finds himself in dangerous situations and must use all of his wit and cunning to stay alive. He also meets a young woman named Alice, who becomes his love interest and helps him in his mission.Throughout the book, Tom and Alice navigate the complexities of the Civil War and the dangers of working for the Secret Service. They encounter a number of characters, both friend and foe, who challenge them and test their loyalty to the Union cause.""An Unknown Patriot"" is a thrilling tale of espionage and adventure set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. It offers a unique perspective on the Civil War and the role that spies and intelligence gathering played in the conflict.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.
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