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The Life of George Washington, Vol. 1 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States
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THE - LIFE - OF - GEORGE WASHINGTON, - COMMANDER IN CHIEF - OF THE - AMERICAN FORCES, - DURING THE WAR WHICH ESTABLISHED THE INDEPENDENCE OF HIS COUNTRY, - AND - FIRST PRESIDENT - OF THE - UNITED STATES. - COMPILED UNDER THE INSPECTION OF - THE HONOURABLE BUSHROD WASHINGTON, - FROM - ORIGINAL PAPERS - BEQUEATHED TO HIM BY HIS DECEASED RELATIVE, AND NOW IN POSSESSION OF THE AUTHOR. - TO WHICH IS PREFIXED, - AN INTRODUCTION, - CONTAINING A COMPENDIOUS VIEW OF THE COLONIES PLANTED BY THE ENGLISH ON THE - CONTINENT OF NORTH AMERICA, - FROM THEIR SETTLEMENT TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THAT WAR WHICH TERMINATED IN THEIR - INDEPENDENCE. - BY JOHN MARSHALL. - VOL. I.
PUBLISHER'S PREFACE
PREFACE - BY THE AUTHOR
ILLUSTRATIONS - General Washington - Ruins of the Old Brick Church Built at Jamestown In 1639 - Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1622 - Penn Seeking Freedom for Imprisoned Friends - Great Meadows and the Site of Fort Necessity - General Braddock's Grave - The Death of Wolfe on the Plains Of Abraham - The Boston Tea Party
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
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Drawing on George Washington’s own letters, diaries, and secret papers, this richly detailed biography offers an intimate portrait of the man who shaped a nation. The author, a former colleague and lifelong friend, brings a uniquely personal perspective, weaving together political insight with the everyday realities of Washington’s upbringing on a Virginia farm. Accompanied by period illustrations—including a celebrated portrait that captures Washington at the height of his youthful vigor—the work invites listeners to see the future commander‑in‑chief before the Revolution even began.
The narrative traces Washington’s early years, his rise through the colonial militia, and the pivotal choices that led him to command the Continental Army. It explores his character—discipline, humility, and steadfast principle—while situating his story within the broader birth of the United States. Listeners will gain a nuanced understanding of how a modest landowner became the emblem of a new republic, and why his example continues to inspire.
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The Life of George Washington, Vol. 1 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States
Language
en
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~12 hours (729K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Linda Cantoni and David Widger
Release date
2006-06-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
About the author
John Marshall
1755–1835
A towering figure in early American history, this Revolutionary War veteran became the Supreme Court’s longest-serving chief justice and helped define how the U.S. Constitution would work in practice. His decisions gave the Court lasting authority and shaped the balance of power in the young republic.
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