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Author Johnson, Paul, 1928-2023

Title George Washington : the Founding Father / Paul Johnson.

Publication Info. New York : Atlas Books/HarperCollins, [2005]
©2005

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 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library - Biographies  92 BIOGRAPHY WASHINGTON    Check Shelf
 Burlington Public Library - Adult Department  B WASHINGTON    Check Shelf
 Canton Public Library - Adult Department  BIOGRAPHY WASHINGTON    Check Shelf
 Cromwell-Belden Public Library - Adult Department  B WASHINGTON    Check Shelf
 East Windsor, Library Association of Warehouse Point - Adult Department  B WASHINGTON JOH    Check Shelf
 Newington, Lucy Robbins Welles Library - Adult Department  B WASHINGTON, G.    DUE 04-15-24
 Rocky Hill, Cora J. Belden Library - Adult Department  B WASHINGTON    Check Shelf
 West Hartford, Noah Webster Library - Biographies  B WASHINGTON GEORGE J    In Transit +1 HOLD
 Windsor, Main Library - Adult Department  B-WASHINGTON, G.    Check Shelf
Edition First edition.
Description 126 pages ; 19 cm.
Series Eminent lives
Eminent lives.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-126).
Contents Young gentleman's youth in Virginia -- Gallant young colonel and his rich wife -- Slaveowner, agricultural pioneer, builder -- Commander in chief and victor -- Creating a nation: Theory -- Creating a nation: Practice -- Last years.
Summary Washington is the most important figure in the history of the United States. Against all military odds, he liberated the colonies from the superior forces of the British and presided over the process to produce a Constitution. In two terms as president, he set that Constitution to work. Despite his importance, Washington remains today a distant figure to many Americans. Previous books about him are immensely long and complicated. Paul Johnson has now produced a brief life that presents a vivid portrait of the great man as young warrior, masterly commander-in-chief, patient Constitution maker, and exceptionally wise president. He also shows Washington as a farmer of unusual skill and an entrepreneur of foresight, patriarch of an extended family, and proprietor of one of the most beautiful homes in America, which he largely built and adorned.--From publisher description.
Subject Washington, George, 1732-1799.
Presidents -- United States -- Biography.
Generals -- United States -- Biography.
United States. Continental Army -- Biography.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1789-1797.
ISBN 006075365X (acid-free paper)
9780060753658
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