
But One Life: The Story of Nathan Hale
Samantha Wilcoxson
Genre: Historical fiction
After graduation from Yale, Nathan joined the Continental Army and volunteered as a spy in 1776, willing to sacrifice himself with just one regret – that he had but one life to give for his country. Experience the American Revolution alongside Nathan, his brother, Enoch, and friends like Benjamin Tallmadge as Nathan becomes a man recognized throughout history as the quintessential patriot.
Revolution. Friendship. Sacrifice.
But One Life: The Story of Nathan Hale is an intimate retelling of the life of a great American patriot. As a young man, he debated philosophy at Yale and developed his personal politics of the revolution. Shortly after graduation, he joined the Continental Army and volunteered a spy in 1776. How did Nathan become a man willing to sacrifice himself with just one regret – that he had but one life to give for his country?
Experience the American Revolution alongside Nathan, his brother, Enoch, and good friends like Benjamin Tallmadge. They dream of liberty and independence. But at what cost?
Friendship, faith, love, and loyalty motivate young Nathan to become a name recognized throughout America as the quintessential patriot.
If I had ten thousand lives, I would lay them all down.