The Real George Washington
(Paperback)

Author: Parry, Allison,
Skousen
Softcover -
928p
Price
$19.95
Why, after two centuries, does George Washington remain
one of the most beloved figures in our history? The Real
George Washington Answers that question by giving us a
close look at this man who became the "father of our country"
and the first American President. But rather than focus on the
interpretations of historians, the book tells much of his
exciting story in his own words.
In Part I you'll meet a man who --
- lost his father at age 11 and nearly
joined the British navy at 15.
- was ambushed in the French and Indian
War , receiving bullets through his coat and hat but
escaping without injury.
- held together a destitute army through
the long and terrible winter at Valley Forge.
- resisted plans to make him king and an
army plot to take over the government.
- made the Constitutional Convention
credible by his presence and helped win ratification of the
Constitution by his support.
- sacrificed his desire for a quiet retirement
to serve as the first President, and, while serving, set a
valuable precedent of constitutional governance .
Part II of the book brings together the most important and
insightful passages from Washington's writings , conveniently
arranged in alphabetical order by subject matter.
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