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Life Story of George Washington

Ttud Atina

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George Washington’s life unfolds here in twelve vivid chapters that read like an epic stitched from simple scenes. You will meet the barefoot boy chasing foxes along the Rappahannock, the teenage surveyor mapping Shenandoah valleys, and the raw lieutenant whose rash ambush sparks a global war. The story marches through frozen trenches at Valley Forge, daring night crossings, and diplomatic chess games that pair him with French fleets against British fortresses. It shows the restless planter inventing crop rotations, the stern commander suppressing a whiskey rebellion without a shot, and the weary statesman who pioneers a peaceful transfer of power. Each chapter runs 3,500 words, using crisp language for readers who want depth without academic clutter. The narrative explores slavery’s presence on his plantation, internal political feuds between Hamilton and Jefferson, and foreign storms that test neutrality. It closes with Washington’s return to Mount Vernon, his sudden illness on a sleet-ridden day, and the national mourning that followed his quiet last words. Throughout, the book asks one question: how does a society keep liberty alive? Washington’s answer—discipline, compromise, and the humility to relinquish authority—threads every page, offering modern citizens a mirror for their own civic choices.
Disponible desde: 06/05/2025.
Longitud de impresión: 155 páginas.

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