The life of Washington / Mason Locke Weems ; a new edition with primary documents and introduction by Peter S. Onuf.

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Main Author: Weems, M. L. (Mason Locke), 1759-1825 (Author)
Other Authors: Onuf, Peter S.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2015.
Series:American history through literature.
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505 0 |a 1. Introductory -- 2. Birth and education -- 3. George's father dies. His education is continued by his mother. His behaviour under School-master Williams -- 4. George leave 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 -- 5. 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 journal. Anecdote of his modesty -- 6. The French and Indian war begins. Washington goes forth to meet the dangers of his country. Aims a blow at Fort Du Quesne. Fails. Gallant defense of Fort Necessity. Retires from the service in disgust. Pressed into it again by General Braddock. Defeat and death of Braddock, and dreadful slaughter of his army -- 7. Fateful effects of Braddock's defeat. Washington wishes to carry the war into Indian country. Government refuses. Defensive war preferred. The frontiers desolated -- 8. 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 -- 9. Battle of Bunker's-hill. Of Sullivan's Island. Declaration of Independence. Defeat of the Americans on Long-Island. Howe looks big. Times squally -- 10. Lord North, coming to his senses, sends commissioners to America. Clinton evacuates Philadelphia. Washington pursues him. Battle of Monmouth. Arnold's apostacy. Andr©♭ apprehended. Executed. His character -- 11. 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 -- 12. The death of Washington -- 13. Character of Washington -- 14. Washington's character continued : his benevolence -- 15. Washington's character continued : his industry -- 16. Washington's character continued : his patriotism. Conclusion. Washington's will. 
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