Journal of my journey over the mountains while surveying for Lord Thomas Fairfax, baron of Cameron, in the northern neck of Virginia, beyond the Blue Ridge, in 1747-8.

Step into the rugged wilderness of mid‑18th‑century Virginia through the eyes of a young George Washington. In this faithfully reproduced journal, the future commander‑in‑chief records his daily tasks while surveying land for Lord Thomas Fairfax, noting everything from turnip fields to the treacherous “Hell Hole” valley. The meticulous entries capture the practical challenges of measuring terrain, the cadence of a frontier life, and the quiet moments of reflection that reveal a budding leader’s keen mind.

The edition stays true to Washington’s original handwriting, preserving his spelling, punctuation, and even the occasional mysterious symbol. Accompanying footnotes and detailed illustrations bring the landscape to life, showing farm layouts, river courses, and the very maps he sketched. Listeners will hear a raw, unvarnished voice from a formative period, offering a rare glimpse into the early experiences that helped shape a man destined for greatness.