Burn New York

This book explores the largely forgotten true story of a Confederate terrorist plot to burn down New York City in 1864, revealing how the desperate Confederate government turned to terrorism during the final months of the Civil War. Furman Daniel recounts the intricate details of the plot, the international investigation, and the subsequent trial and execution of a key conspirator. Blending elements of true crime and history, the narrative offers a compelling look at this extraordinary and little-known chapter of Civil War history.