George Washington Birthplace National Monument, Virginia by J. Paul Hudson
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"George Washington Birthplace National Monument, Virginia" by J. Paul Hudson is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. The book provides an in-depth look at the location where the first President of the United States, George Washington, was born and explores the significance of the family plantation in Westmoreland County, Virginia. It chronicles the lives of Washington’s ancestors, tracing the lineage and history of the Washington family from John Washington's arrival
in the 17th century through the construction of the birthplace home and its subsequent fate. The book is structured into three main historical periods that describe the Washington family history, from the early plantation days when George Washington was born in 1732 to the neglect that followed after the original home burned down in the late 18th century. It also addresses the concerted efforts by various individuals and organizations to recognize and preserve the birthplace as a national monument. Through historical anecdotes, detailed descriptions of the original estate and its owners, and insights into the archaeological findings at the site, Hudson illustrates the important role that the birthplace played in understanding George Washington's formative years and the legacy he left behind. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hudson, J. Paul |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 56062471 |
| Title | George Washington Birthplace National Monument, Virginia |
| Series Title | National Park Service Historical Handbook Series No. 26 |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | George Washington Birthplace National Monument (Va.) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57835 |
| Release Date | Sep 2, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 384 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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