Life of Washington: Students Edition (Abridged)
Type
Book
Authors
Category
Biography
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Publication Year
2015
Publisher
Founding Fathers Films Publishing, United States
Volume
1
Pages
465
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Description
Classic History from America's most beloved, 19th Century author. The story of George Washington's heroic life is well known to most Americans, in fact few men in history have generated more biographies. Washington died on 14 December, 1799 at his home, Mt. Vernon. Harry Lee eulogized Washington thus. "First in war, first in peace, first in the eyes of his countrymen, he was second to none, in the humble and endearing scenes of private life."
Irving described his work on Life of Washington to his niece. "I have availed myself of the license of biography, to step down occasionally from the elevated wall of history, and relate familiar things in a familiar way; seeking to show the prevalent passions and feelings and humors of the day, and even to depict the heroes of Seventy six as they really were - men in cocked hats, regimental coats, and breeches; and not classic warriors, in shining armor and flowing mantles, with brows bound with laurel, and truncheons in their hands."
Volume 1 of 2 is the abridged "Student" version of this magnificent biography of George Washington, from the story-teller famous for Rip van Winkle & The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
About the Editor
The host of the "Mike Church Show" since 1992. The show has been heard nationally via SiriusXM Satellite Radio since 2003. He has produced 7, feature length documentaries on the American Founding including motion pictures "The Spirit of '76" & "The Road to Independence" and the audio features "Times That Try Men's Souls - Washington's Crossing", "The Fame of Our Fathers", "The Spirit of '76", "The Road to Independence" and "What Lincoln Killed - EPISODE I". Mike has been a featured speaker across the country on the subject of liberty, conservatism and the Founders. He has edited 5 books including, "John Taylor of Caroline Country - American Statesman", "Is Davis a Traitor", "An Argument Respecting the Constitutionality of The Carriage Tax" and "Patrick Henry - American Statesman". Mike lives in Madisonville, LA with his wife and 3 children.
Taken from the back cover.
This edition edited, with introductory essay; retouched illustrations; additional illustrations and text; updated footnotes and commentary by Mike Church.
Irving described his work on Life of Washington to his niece. "I have availed myself of the license of biography, to step down occasionally from the elevated wall of history, and relate familiar things in a familiar way; seeking to show the prevalent passions and feelings and humors of the day, and even to depict the heroes of Seventy six as they really were - men in cocked hats, regimental coats, and breeches; and not classic warriors, in shining armor and flowing mantles, with brows bound with laurel, and truncheons in their hands."
Volume 1 of 2 is the abridged "Student" version of this magnificent biography of George Washington, from the story-teller famous for Rip van Winkle & The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
About the Editor
The host of the "Mike Church Show" since 1992. The show has been heard nationally via SiriusXM Satellite Radio since 2003. He has produced 7, feature length documentaries on the American Founding including motion pictures "The Spirit of '76" & "The Road to Independence" and the audio features "Times That Try Men's Souls - Washington's Crossing", "The Fame of Our Fathers", "The Spirit of '76", "The Road to Independence" and "What Lincoln Killed - EPISODE I". Mike has been a featured speaker across the country on the subject of liberty, conservatism and the Founders. He has edited 5 books including, "John Taylor of Caroline Country - American Statesman", "Is Davis a Traitor", "An Argument Respecting the Constitutionality of The Carriage Tax" and "Patrick Henry - American Statesman". Mike lives in Madisonville, LA with his wife and 3 children.
Taken from the back cover.
This edition edited, with introductory essay; retouched illustrations; additional illustrations and text; updated footnotes and commentary by Mike Church.
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