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A dusty past event reveals the inside story of a highly confidential U. S. Intelligence network. A thrilling history of U. S. Espionage warfare, which continues to influence today. A group of American spies who were brave, fearless, shrewd and resourceful, and who had a lucky escape. In August 1776, when General George Washington hurriedly evacuated New York due to defeat, many people believed that the cause of American independence was likely to come to nothing. But Washington retook New York, and America's Revolutionary War was ultimately victorious-thanks in large part to a little-known, highly secretive organization known as the Culper Spy Ring. They lurk in New York in secret, and the identities of all members are kept strictly confidential and have not been known to outsiders for a long time.

The story begins with an American merchant ship being hijacked by Barbary pirates and the crew being enslaved by the pirates. At that time, the new United States was weak and powerless, and it was powerless to deal with the pirates in North Africa. Thomas Jefferson, then Secretary of State, had to run around trying his best to meet the pirates' ransom demands. At the same time, he also knew that the pirates were hungry and had to build up the United States' own navy as soon as possible. Jefferson's plan to build a U. S. Navy was supported by Washington and was vigorously pursued after he became president. In 1801, the newly built U. S. Navy immediately went into battle with North African pirates. The battle continued on and off for four years, and the young U. S. Navy successfully completed its mission. In 1805, the United States signed a contract with the chiefs of the Barbary region to resolve their concerns.