02762cam a22003613u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000350012824501750016326400510033830000470038933600260043633700260046233800360048850000310052450802020055552011970075753400450195465300620199965300880206165300450214965300940219470000520228885600430234099900170238352395UtSlPG20260610134216.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a08009214  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE3001 aWashington, George,d1732-179910aJournal of my journey over the mountains :bwhile surveying for Lord Thomas Fairfax, baron of Cameron, in the northern neck of Virginia, beyond the Blue Ridge, in 1747-8. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-06-23  aProduced by Rachael Schultz, John Campbell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)  a"Journal of My Journey Over the Mountains" by George Washington is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The journal chronicles Washington's early experiences as a surveyor while working for Lord Fairfax in Virginia's Northern Neck region from 1747 to 1748. It presents a firsthand glimpse into Washington's formative years, highlighting his observations of the land and people he encountered during this significant expedition.  The opening of the journal introduces readers to Washington at just over sixteen years old as he embarks on a journey with George Fairfax to survey land across the Blue Ridge Mountains. It provides insight into his daily experiences, including the rigorous travel, conditions of lodging, and the natural beauty that captivated him. Initial entries reveal his unvarnished reflections on the adventure, showcasing both his youthful curiosity and emerging capabilities as a leader, setting the stage for his eventual role in shaping American history. Overall, this work serves as a fascinating historical document that offers a window into Washington's character and the environment of colonial America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aVirginia -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800  aWashington, George, 1732-1799 -- Travel -- Shenandoah River Valley (Va. and W. Va.)  aWashington, George, 1732-1799 -- Diaries  aShenandoah River Valley (Va. and W. Va.) -- Description and travel -- Early works to 18001 aToner, Joseph M.q(Joseph Meredith),d1825-189640uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52395  c93229d93229