The Life of WashingtonThe effect of this "single, immortal, and dubious anecdote," and others like it, has made this book one of the most influential in the history of American folklore. Originally published as an eighty-page pamphlet entitled The Life and Memorable Actions of George Washington, it quickly attained immense popularity. In 1806 a so-called fifth edition was published which contained for the first time the tale of George Washington and the cherry tree; the book has survived to this day, although largely on the basis of that episode. This volume follows the text of the ninth (1809) printing, which included all the famous anecdotes. The first republication of the book since 1927, it is unique in its detailed commentary on Weems and other biographers of Washington. |
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Page 61
... liberty is set - you must all now light up the double candles of Industry and Economy - but , above all things , encourage the young people to marry and raise up children as fast as they can . " Meaning , that America , yet too weak to ...
... liberty is set - you must all now light up the double candles of Industry and Economy - but , above all things , encourage the young people to marry and raise up children as fast as they can . " Meaning , that America , yet too weak to ...
Page 146
... liberty , and which are to be regarded as particularly hostile to republican liberty . In this sense it is , that your union ought to be con- sidered as a main prop of your liberty , and that the love of the one ought to endear to you ...
... liberty , and which are to be regarded as particularly hostile to republican liberty . In this sense it is , that your union ought to be con- sidered as a main prop of your liberty , and that the love of the one ought to endear to you ...
Page 150
... liberty is indispensable . Liberty itself will find in such a government , with powers properly distributed and adjusted , its surest guardian . It is , indeed , little else than a name , where the government is too feeble to withstand ...
... liberty is indispensable . Liberty itself will find in such a government , with powers properly distributed and adjusted , its surest guardian . It is , indeed , little else than a name , where the government is too feeble to withstand ...
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American anecdotes appeared arms army believe biography blessings blood brave British brother called Carey character Colonel command congress continued countrymen danger dear death duty early edition enemy equal eyes father feel fight fire followed French friends gave George Washington give hand happy head heard hearing heart Heaven heroes honour hope human Indian industry instantly interest John land leave letters liberty lived look Lord mean mind mother nature never officers once parties passions patriotism peace political poor present religion seems seen sent ships Skeel soon soul spirit story tears tell thing thought thousand tion took troops true turned United Virginia virtue Weems Weems's whole wish York young youth
References to this book
Myths in Stone: Religious Dimensions of Washington, D.C., Part 3 Jeffrey F. Meyer Limited preview - 2001 |
Presidential Places: A Guide to the Historic Sites of U.S. Presidents Gary W. Ferris No preview available - 1999 |