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LoC No.: 11025017

Title: George Washington

Series Title: Life Stories for Young People

Note: Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by D A Alexander, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)

Summary: "George Washington" by Ferdinand Schmidt is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This biography focuses on the early life and formative years of George Washington, highlighting his character development from boyhood through his military and political beginnings. The book aims to present Washington's virtues and leadership qualities in a manner accessible to young readers, ultimately painting a portrait of the man who would become the Father of his Country. The beginning of the narrative introduces George Washington's early life in Virginia, emphasizing the influences that shaped his character, such as his family background, education, and early experiences in the wilderness. It paints a vivid picture of his boyhood, highlighting his conscientiousness in both studies and physical activities, as well as his early ambitions of becoming a soldier, inspired by his family's military history. The text also describes the nurturing environment provided by his mother and step-brother, which aimed to instill strong moral values and a sense of duty in young George. This foundational period is critical in understanding the traits and attributes that defined Washington as a leader later in life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Schmidt, Ferdinand, 1816-1890

Translator: Upton, George P. (George Putnam), 1834-1919

EBook No.: 60236

Published: Sep 4, 2019

Downloads: 59

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.

urn:gutenberg:60236:2 2019-09-04T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Upton, George P. (George Putnam) Schmidt, Ferdinand en urn:lccn:11025017 1
2024-11-12T19:42:36Z George Washington

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 11025017

Title: George Washington

Series Title: Life Stories for Young People

Note: Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by D A Alexander, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)

Summary: "George Washington" by Ferdinand Schmidt is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This biography focuses on the early life and formative years of George Washington, highlighting his character development from boyhood through his military and political beginnings. The book aims to present Washington's virtues and leadership qualities in a manner accessible to young readers, ultimately painting a portrait of the man who would become the Father of his Country. The beginning of the narrative introduces George Washington's early life in Virginia, emphasizing the influences that shaped his character, such as his family background, education, and early experiences in the wilderness. It paints a vivid picture of his boyhood, highlighting his conscientiousness in both studies and physical activities, as well as his early ambitions of becoming a soldier, inspired by his family's military history. The text also describes the nurturing environment provided by his mother and step-brother, which aimed to instill strong moral values and a sense of duty in young George. This foundational period is critical in understanding the traits and attributes that defined Washington as a leader later in life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Schmidt, Ferdinand, 1816-1890

Translator: Upton, George P. (George Putnam), 1834-1919

EBook No.: 60236

Published: Sep 4, 2019

Downloads: 59

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.

urn:gutenberg:60236:3 2019-09-04T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Upton, George P. (George Putnam) Schmidt, Ferdinand en urn:lccn:11025017 1