{"product_id":"congresss-cryptographer-a-novel-of-james-lovell-and-the-american-revolution-9798989900909","title":"Congress's Cryptographer: A Novel of James Lovell and the American Revolution","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eCongress's Cryptographer: A Novel of James Lovell and the American Revolution, \u003c\/em\u003eJean C. O'Connor highlights an extraordinary moment in US history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe historical fiction novel, \u003cem\u003eCongress's Cryptographer, \u003c\/em\u003ebased on primary source research, tells a true story of James Lovell's years in Congress during the American Revolution. A biographical portrait of a forgotten founding father, Lovell is our first Foreign Affairs Secretary, writing to Adams, Franklin, and other diplomats. In this inspirational story, James Lovell's previous prison experiences in British jails, both in Boston and Halifax, fuel his desire to help the American cause. He befriends Abigail and John Adams, and works with Lafayette, Benjamin Franklin, General Nathanael Greene, and General Washington. Knowledgeable in cipher and cryptography, he instructs diplomats in the use of his keyword cipher and breaks British code, an invaluable feat. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecoding an intercepted letter penned by British General Cornwallis while surrounded by Americans and French at Yorktown, Lovell opens a window into the depleted state of the British army for American generals. The ups and downs of the Americans during the Revolutionary War, the struggles of the Continental Army and of Congress, make this enlightening war fiction. Images of James Lovell's cipher included \u003cem\u003eCongress's Cryptographer\u003c\/em\u003e offer a glimpse into the world of the American Revolution, where a spy, a code, or a secret could change everything. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Lovell is honored in the 2023 inductees to the Cryptologic Hall of Honor at the National Security Agency for his work deciphering British code and for promoting cipher. He is called \"Congress's one-man NSA for the Revolution.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Remarkable Cause: A Novel of James Lovell and the Crucible of the Revolution\u003c\/em\u003e (Knox Press, 2021)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jean C. O'Connor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mountain Pine Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/24\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 372\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.09lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.77d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798989900909\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eO'Connor, Jean C.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Growing up in New England, Jean C. O'Connor developed a fascination with the American history evident in so many landmarks there. Her grandmother's house in Andover, Massachusetts, has a historic plaque by the front door; the Marquis de Lafayette made a speech from its steps when he came to visit the new United States following the Revolutionary War. Her enjoyment of history as well as literature led to a teaching career of thirty-seven years in Montana, particularly in Helena, the capital.She is passionate about meaningful learning experiences for students, and about working with teachers. As an educator, she received the NCTE High School Teacher of Excellence Award. Through Jean's imprint, Mountain Pine Press, she is helping other authors obtain their goals.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Jean C. O'Connor \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47897129746589,"sku":"9798989900909","price":22.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_e7d39e07-a9a4-4503-9fa9-f57155dc5d15.jpg?v=1778002402","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/congresss-cryptographer-a-novel-of-james-lovell-and-the-american-revolution-9798989900909","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}