From Farm House to the White House The life of George Washington, his boyhood, youth, manhood, public and private life and services

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From Farm House to the White House The life of George Washington, his boyhood, youth, manhood, public and private life and services

by William Makepeace Thayer

EN·~12 hours·35 chapters

Chapters

35 total
1

From Farm House to the White House

1:22
2

PREFACE.

24:08
3

LIFE OF WASHINGTON

0:01
4

I ANCESTORS AND BIRTH.

19:07
5

II. BOYHOOD.

22:41
6

III. SCHOOL-DAYS.

30:22
7

IV. METHOD AND THOROUGHNESS.

21:56
8

V. FOUR INCIDENTS AND THEIR LESSONS.

25:33
9

VI. HIS MOTHER.

37:56
10

VII. YOUNG SURVEYOR.

30:46

Description

A straightforward, vividly told portrait follows a young man who grows up on a quiet Virginian farm, learning the hard lessons of honest labor, frugality and duty. Through family stories, schoolyard encounters and early responsibilities, the narrative shows how his character is forged long before any battlefield or political stage. The author uses lively anecdotes that make the boy’s world feel immediate, giving listeners a sense of the everyday realities that shaped a future leader.

The biography then moves toward his emerging public life, connecting those early habits to his later reputation for steadfastness and moral resolve. Listeners hear how his personal virtues guided decisions during the Revolution and in the first years of the new nation, offering a clear example of how private conduct can influence public service. The book is meant to inspire a fresh appreciation of Washington’s enduring principles, making history feel both accessible and relevant for any ear eager to learn from a truly remarkable life.

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From Farm House to the White House The life of George Washington, his boyhood, youth, manhood, public and private life and services The life of George Washington, his boyhood, youth, manhood, public and private life and services

Language

en

Duration

~12 hours (732K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Jude Eylander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2009-04-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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William Makepeace Thayer

1820–1898

A 19th-century American clergyman and writer, he became known for energetic moral tales and biographies written to encourage young readers. His books often turn famous lives and everyday struggles into stories about character, effort, and ambition.

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