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Title: The Farmer Boy, and How He Became Commander-In-Chief
Note: Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Farmer Boy, and How He Became Commander-In-Chief" by Morrison Heady is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work chronicles the early life of George Washington, exploring his childhood and character development, emphasizing themes of virtue, truth, and the influence of family. The narrative paints a portrait of Washington's formative years, depicting him as a boy of admirable qualities who grew to embody the values of leadership and patriotism. At the start of the book, a festive atmosphere is established as children gather for Christmas with their Uncle Juvinell, who decides to share stories of George Washington. The introduction showcases Uncle Juvinell as a warm, engaging character who aims to inspire the young listeners with the legacy of Washington. He believes that understanding Washington’s life will impart valuable lessons to the children. The subsequent chapters promise a blend of historical fact and moral storytelling, giving insights into how Washington learned essential virtues through family upbringing, education, and personal experiences, setting the stage for his future greatness. The narrative hints at a collection of anecdotes that illustrate Washington's character and foreshadow his path to becoming the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Heady, Morrison, 1829-1915
Editor: Thayer, William Makepeace, 1820-1898
EBook No.: 27012
Published: Oct 24, 2008
Downloads: 91
Language: English
Subject: Washington, George, 1732-1799
LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Farmer Boy, and How He Became Commander-In-Chief
Note: Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Garcia, Karen Dalrymple, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Kentuckiana Digital Library.)
Summary: "The Farmer Boy, and How He Became Commander-In-Chief" by Morrison Heady is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work chronicles the early life of George Washington, exploring his childhood and character development, emphasizing themes of virtue, truth, and the influence of family. The narrative paints a portrait of Washington's formative years, depicting him as a boy of admirable qualities who grew to embody the values of leadership and patriotism. At the start of the book, a festive atmosphere is established as children gather for Christmas with their Uncle Juvinell, who decides to share stories of George Washington. The introduction showcases Uncle Juvinell as a warm, engaging character who aims to inspire the young listeners with the legacy of Washington. He believes that understanding Washington’s life will impart valuable lessons to the children. The subsequent chapters promise a blend of historical fact and moral storytelling, giving insights into how Washington learned essential virtues through family upbringing, education, and personal experiences, setting the stage for his future greatness. The narrative hints at a collection of anecdotes that illustrate Washington's character and foreshadow his path to becoming the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Heady, Morrison, 1829-1915
Editor: Thayer, William Makepeace, 1820-1898
EBook No.: 27012
Published: Oct 24, 2008
Downloads: 91
Language: English
Subject: Washington, George, 1732-1799
LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.