The Spy of the Rebellion Being a True History of the Spy System of the United States Army during the Late Rebellion

"The Spy of the Rebellion" by Allan Pinkerton is a captivating chronicle from the 1800s, exposing the clandestine world of espionage within the U.S. Army during to the Civil War. It is narrated by Pinkerton himself, recounting the secret missions and operations conducted to safeguard President Abraham Lincoln and defeat plots on his life as Lincoln traveled to Washington. Readers are given insights into the early political climate before Lincoln's inauguration, filled with rising tensions from the South and threats against the future President. Pinkerton shares early warnings, revealing an assassination attempt that was to take place in Baltimore, and describes his role as head of the Secret Service as he worked to uncover and capture the conspirators. The initial chapters highlight key operatives, like Timothy Webster, who were critical in gathering intelligence amidst the chaos of a country on the verge of war.