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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. IV.
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS - George Washington - Livingston Manor, Dobbs Ferry, New York - The Long Room in Fraunces' Tavern, New York City - The Old Senate Chamber at Annapolis, Maryland, Where Washington Resigned His Commission - The Room in Which the First Constitutional Convention Met in Philadelphia - Washington Taking the Oath of Office - View of the Old City or Federal Hall, New York, in 1789 - Tomb of Mary, Mother of Washington
THE LIFE - OF - GEORGE WASHINGTON
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
This volume offers a richly illustrated portrait of George Washington’s pivotal years, drawing on original papers bequeathed by his family. The author weaves together vivid depictions of Washington’s likeness, from Sharples’s faithful portrait to scenes of the young capital’s bustling streets, giving listeners a visual sense of the era while the narration brings the documents to life.
Beyond the iconic moments of resignation and inauguration, the narrative turns to the fierce Southern campaigns of 1781, where Washington’s generals grappled with rugged terrain, scarce supplies, and relentless British forces. Through detailed accounts of battles such as Camden and the strategic maneuvers of leaders like Nathanael Greene, the story reveals the grit and determination that sustained the revolutionary cause.
A balanced blend of personal letters, battlefield reports, and contemporary illustrations, the work invites listeners to experience the challenges and triumphs that shaped the nation’s first president, all while preserving the authentic voice of the era.
Full title
The Life of George Washington, Vol. 4 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
Duration
~12 hours (733K 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.

1755–1835
Best known as the fourth chief justice of the United States, he helped define the power of the Supreme Court and shape early American constitutional law. He also had a parallel career in politics and public service, including time as secretary of state under President John Adams.
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