02244cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000350011524500600015026400510021030000470026133600260030833700260033433800360036050000310039650801240042752011490055153400450170065300570174565300680180285600430187099900170191336183UtSlPG20260610133827.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE3001 aPollard, Josephine,d1834-189214aThe Life of George Washington. In Words of One Syllable 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2011-05-22 aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. a"The Life of George Washington. In Words of One Syllable" by Josephine Pollard is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book aims to provide young readers with a simplified yet vivid portrayal of the character and contributions of George Washington, encompassing both his personal life and his role in the American Revolutionary War. The opening of the book introduces George Washington's early years, detailing his birth in Virginia in 1732 and his upbringing in a family that valued integrity and hard work. The narrative highlights key moments from his boyhood, including lessons from his father about honesty, his educational experiences, and the influence of his mother after the death of his father. Washington's early interactions with nature, his fondness for outdoor activities, and the formative rules he created to guide his behavior emphasize the development of his character and leadership skills. This opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Washington's life and his eventual rise to prominence as a leader during a pivotal time in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aWashington, George, 1732-1799 -- Juvenile literature aPresidents -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36183 c77023d77023