
audiobook
From Farm House to the White House
PREFACE.
LIFE OF WASHINGTON
I ANCESTORS AND BIRTH.
II. BOYHOOD.
III. SCHOOL-DAYS.
IV. METHOD AND THOROUGHNESS.
V. FOUR INCIDENTS AND THEIR LESSONS.
VI. HIS MOTHER.
VII. YOUNG SURVEYOR.
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.
Full title
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
Apr 27, 2009
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1820–1898
A nineteenth-century minister turned popular storyteller, he wrote energetic books for young readers that mixed biography, history, and practical lessons about character. His best-known works often traced famous Americans from humble beginnings to public life, especially Abraham Lincoln and Benjamin Franklin.
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