
audiobook
by C. M. (Charles McClellan) Stevens
THE WONDERFUL STORY OF WASHINGTON
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTORY CONSIDERATIONS - I. AMERICAN PATRIOTISM AND THE MEANING OF AMERICA
CHAPTER II THE BOY WITH A WILL AND A WAY - I. EARLY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE FIRST AMERICAN HERO 1732
CHAPTER III THE BEGINNINGS OF EXPERIENCE IN BORDER WARFARE - I. GETTING USED TO ROUGHING IT
CHAPTER IV THE RIVALRY AND DIPLOMACY OF THE FRONTIER - I. THE FIRST GREAT PROBLEMS OF THE INDIANS
CHAPTER V THE CONSEQUENCE OF ARROGANCE AND IGNORANCE - I. ANNOYANCES AND ANTAGONISMS
CHAPTER VI THE STRUGGLE FOR FORT DUQUESNE - I. THE SEPARATION BEGINNING BETWEEN THE COLONIES AND ENGLAND
CHAPTER VII THE FATE OF THE OHIO VALLEY - I. FRONTIER FEARS AND PANICS
CHAPTER VIII THE BEGINNING SIGNS OF A GREAT REVOLUTION - I. MILITARY VICTORY AND A HAPPY MARRIAGE
CHAPTER IX SOWING THE WIND AND REAPING THE WHIRLWIND - I. MOUNT VERNON AT FIRST IN A ZONE OF CALM
In this vivid portrait, a young George Washington emerges from the modest farms of Virginia, navigating a world of frontier challenges and family expectations. The narrative follows his early encounters with border warfare, land speculation, and the complex relations with Native peoples, showing how each trial forged his sense of duty. By tracing his formative years, the book highlights the roots of the patriotism that would later shape a nation.
Designed for young listeners, the work connects Washington’s personal growth to the larger idea of American liberty, encouraging reflection on what it means to be a citizen. It interweaves lessons on honor, responsibility, and the balance between ambition and moral integrity, drawing parallels to the ideals later embodied by leaders like Lincoln. The tone remains accessible and thoughtful, inviting a new generation to consider how character, not birthright, defines true American spirit.
Full title
The Wonderful Story of Washington and the Meaning of His Life for the Youth and Patriotism of America and the Meaning of His Life for the Youth and Patriotism of America
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (220K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Greg Bergquist, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2012-10-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1861
A prolific early-20th-century writer, this American author ranged from popular history and biography to language guides and adventure-filled books for general readers. His work often aimed to make big subjects vivid, accessible, and entertaining.
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