02246cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000420011524501390015726400510029630000470034733600260039433700260042033800360044650000310048250801180051352011170063153400450174865300450179365300340183885600430187299900170191528618UtSlPG20260610133643.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE3001 aThayer, William Makepeace,d1820-189810aFrom Farm House to the White House :bThe life of George Washington, his boyhood, youth, manhood, public and private life and services 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-04-27  aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Jude Eylander and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPresidents -- United States -- Biography  aWashington, George, 1732-179940uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28618  c69526d69526