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This program in the series focuses on Emily Geiger, a young girl who risks her life by serving as a messenger for the Colonial army during the Revolutionary War. Captured by the British and...
Emily Geiger
The Story of Emily Geiger is the story of a young girl who risked her life as a messenger for the Colonial army during the Revolutionary War.
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- 8
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Emily Geiger, Part 4 - The Interrogation Emily is interrogated by Lord Rawdon. In an attempt to prove her innocence, Emilly offers to be searched. A woman is sent to search Emily, who still has her...
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Emily Geiger, Part 5 - The Search Emily is left alone while waiting for the woman who would search her, knowing if she is caught she could be killed. In a moment of courage and inventiveness, she...
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Emily Geiger, Part 6 - Conclusion When the woman enters, Emily pretends to sob and turns her back so she can continue to eat the note. She is searched and released, able to ride to the general and...
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Emily Geiger, Part 3 - Meeting Lord Rawdon Emily Geiger meets Lord Rawdon, who is uncertain whether the young girl could in actuality be a spy.
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Emily Geiger, Part 1 - Deliver a Message Emily pleads to deliver a message to General Sumter and General Marion
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Emily Geiger, Part 2 - Preparing for the Mission Emily is chosen because the soldiers are weak, she is able to ride a horse, knows the land and may not be suspected because she is a woman. She is told...