The Life of George Washington, Vol. 2 by John Marshall
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About this eBook
| Author | Marshall, John, 1755-1835 |
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| Title |
The Life of George Washington, Vol. 2 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States |
| Note | Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Linda Cantoni and David Widger |
| Summary | "The Life of George Washington, Vol. 2" by John Marshall is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume chronicles the life and exploits of George Washington, highlighting his military career and pivotal role in America's pursuit of independence. The narrative weaves through Washington's journey from his early military engagements to the significant events leading to his appointment as the Commander-in-Chief of the American forces. The opening of the narrative delves into George Washington's early life and military career, starting from his birth and culminating in his initial military engagements against the French. It describes his early experiences in military service, including his daunting journey to confront French forces and his eventual rise to Lieutenant Colonel. The text highlights Washington's early battles, his efforts amid dire circumstances to rally colonial forces, and the growing tensions that would eventually lead to the American Revolution. This portion of the work sets the stage for Washington's character development and introduces the formidable challenges he faced as a military leader during a tumultuous time in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Generals -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Presidents -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Washington, George, 1732-1799 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18592 |
| Release Date | Jun 15, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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