TY - BOOK AU - Sabin,Edwin L. AU - Thomson,Will TI - With George Washington into the wilderness T2 - [The American trail blazers.] AV - PZ PY - 2024/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Historical fiction KW - Biographical fiction KW - Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Juvenile fiction N1 - "The adventures of Robert the hunter while was learning to be a new American under the young chief, George Washington, when the Ohio country was gained for the English-speaking people and Washington himself won the right to high command in war and peace."--Title page; Release date is 2024-10-19; Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net; Originally published; United States: J. B. Lippincott Company, 1924 N2 - "With George Washington into the Wilderness" by Edwin L. Sabin is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on the formative years of George Washington, presenting his early adventures as a young surveyor and military officer during a pivotal era in American history, particularly concerning the Ohio Country and its significance in colonial conflicts with both the French and various Native American tribes. The opening of the book introduces us to Robert, a young boy of mixed heritage raised in the ways of the indigenous people. As he travels with companions through the wilderness, they encounter various dangers, including Catawba warriors and the looming presence of the French. The story is steeped in the tensions of the time, highlighting themes of survival, bravery, and the complex relationships between Native Americans and colonists. It sets the stage for Robert's interaction with George Washington, showcasing Washington's development into a leader while exploring the conflicts that would shape the future of the United States. The characters navigate carefully between cultures, illustrating the historical backdrop of a land on the brink of transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74602 ER -