The Life of George Washington, Vol. 2

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Author : Washington Irving
Genre : Biography & Autobiography

Summary : "The Life Of George Washington" is a monumental work on the life of one of the most famous American presidents. Originally published in five volumes between 1853 and 1859, it is a treasure chest of information on Washington and the Civil War. This work is presumeably the most intimate and fascinating biography of a man who worked his way from an Army commander to the first President of the United States. This is volume two out of five.

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Author : John Marshall
Genre : Generals

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Author : Jared Sparks
Genre : History

Summary : Excerpt from The Life of George Washington, Vol. 2 of 2: Commander-in-Chief of the American Armies, and First President of the United States: To Which Are Added, His Diaries and Speeches; And Various Miscellaneous Papers Relating to His Habits Opinions IT being known that the choice of the people had fallen on General Washington for President, he made preparations to begin the duties of the office as soon as his election should be notified to him by the proper authority. The 4th of March was assigned as the day for the meeting of Congress, but a quorum did not come together till a month later. The votes of the electors were then Opened and counted; and a Special messenger was dispatched to Mount Vernon with a letter from the President of the Senate to General Washington, conveying Official intelligence Of his election. John Adams was at the same time declared to be chosen vice-president of the United States. Two days after receiving the notification, Washington left home for New York, which was then the seat Of Congress. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Author : Washington Irving
Genre : Biography & Autobiography

Summary : "The Life Of George Washington" is a monumental work on the life of one of the most famous American presidents. Originally published in five volumes between 1853 and 1859, it is a treasure chest of information on Washington and the Civil War. This work is presumeably the most intimate and fascinating biography of a man who worked his way from an Army commander to the first President of the United States. This is volume one out of five.

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Author : Washington 1783-1859 Irving
Genre : History

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Author : Washington Irving
Genre : History

Summary : Excerpt from Life of George Washington, Vol. 2 of 5 Suchwerethethwe Britishcommandersat Boston, who were considered especially formid able;andtheyhadwiththemeleven thousand plined. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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