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The life of Washington

A John Harvard library edition which follows the text of the ninth (1909) printing is the first republication of the book since 1927, unique for its detailed commentary on Weems and other biographers of Washington
Print Book, English, 1962
Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Mass., 1962
collective biographies
lxii, 226 pages : illustrations, portraits, facsimiles ; 22 cm.
9780674532502, 9780674532519, 0674532503, 0674532511
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Birth and education
George's father dies
His education continued by his mother
His behaviour under School-master Williams
George leaves school
Is appointed a private surveyor to Lord Fairfax, of the northern Neck
Wishes to enter on board of a British Man of War
Providentially prevented by his mother
The first lightnings of his soul to war
French encroachments on the Ohio
Washington volunteers his services to Governor Dinwiddie
His hazardous embassy to the French and Indians
Miraculous escapes
Account of his journals
Anecdote of his modesty
The French and Indian War begins
Washington goes forth to meet the dangers of his country
Aims a blow at Fort DuQuesne
Fails
Gallant defence of Fort Necessity
Retired from the service in disgust
Pressed into it again by General Braddock
Defeat and death of Braddock, and dreadful slaughter of his army
Fateful effects of Braddock's defeat
Washington wishes to carry the war into Indian country
Government refuses
Defensive war preferred
The frontiers desolated
Washington's mother has a very curious dream
It points to great coming troubles
A cloud rising in England
The causes of the Revolutionary War
Battle of Bunker's Hill
Of Sullivan's Island
Declaration of Independence
Defeat of the Americans on Long Island
Howe looks big
Times squally
Lord North coming to his senses, sends commissioners to America
Clinton evacuates Philadelphia
Washington pursues him
Battle of Monmouth
Arnold's apostacy
André apprehended
Executed
His character
Washington again on his farm
Sketch of his conduct there
Suggests the importance of inland navigation
Companies forming
Urges a reform of the old Constitution
Appointed President of the United States
Great difficulties to encounter
Gloriously surmounts them
The death of Washington
Character of Washington
Washington's character continued—his benevolence
Washington's character continued—his industry
Washington's character continued—his patriotism
Conclusion
Washington's will
"The text of the present edition follows that of the ninth, issued in 1809, 'greatly improved' [published under title: The life of George Washington]."
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