02246cam a22003133u 4500 28618 UtSlPG 20260610133643.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E300 Thayer, William Makepeace, 1820-1898 From Farm House to the White House : The life of George Washington, his boyhood, youth, manhood, public and private life and services Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-04-27 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Jude Eylander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "From Farm House to the White House" by William Makepeace Thayer is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. This work centers around the life of George Washington, detailing his journey from humble beginnings through his youth, military service, and eventual rise to the presidency. Thayer aims to inspire readers, particularly the youth, by showcasing Washington's character and virtues as vital elements of his success. The opening of the book establishes the importance of George Washington's life as both a historical figure and a moral guide. It emphasizes the influence of his childhood and family background, narrating how Washington's ancestors emigrated to America and settled in Virginia. The text begins to outline Washington's early experiences and lessons from his father, which shaped his character, particularly focusing on the values of honesty and hard work. Through anecdotes from his childhood, Thayer draws a portrait of Washington not just as a leader but as a relatable figure embodying the virtues that can lead to greatness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Presidents -- United States -- Biography Washington, George, 1732-1799 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28618 69526 69526