Blum, Howard

"In 1946 . . . linguist and codebreaker Meredith Gardner discovered that the KGB was running an extensive network of strategically placed spies inside the United States, whose goal was to infiltrate American intelligence and steal the nation's military and atomic secrets. Over the course of the next decade, he and young FBI supervisor Bob Lamphere worked together on Venona, a top-secret mission to uncover the Soviet agents and protect the Holy Grail of Cold War espionage--the atomic bomb"--Provided by publisher.

Describes how German operatives during World War I tried to carry out terrorist plots in New York and New Jersey in order to cripple American shipping lanes. Thanks to the efforts of the New York City Police Bomb and Neutrality Squad, however, their plans were foiled, greatly impacting the war. Includes over fifty black-and-white photographs.

Traces the experiences of 1890s prospector-turned-tycoon George Carmack, cowboy detective Charlie Siringo, and con man Soapy Smith to reveal how the opening of the "last frontier" in Alaska shaped America's national character.

An account of John Walker, Navy communications expert, who recruited his son, his brother, and his best friend into a damaging spy ring.

Provides an account of the 1910 terror bombing of the Los Angeles Times building and discusses its aftermath and the individuals involved in the investigation and the crime.