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100 1 _aSchmidt, Ferdinand,
_d1816-1890
245 1 0 _aGeorge Washington
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aLife Stories for Young People
500 _aRelease date is 2019-09-04
508 _aE-text prepared by D A Alexander, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520 _a"George Washington" by Ferdinand Schmidt is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This biography focuses on the early life and formative years of George Washington, highlighting his character development from boyhood through his military and political beginnings. The book aims to present Washington's virtues and leadership qualities in a manner accessible to young readers, ultimately painting a portrait of the man who would become the Father of his Country. The beginning of the narrative introduces George Washington's early life in Virginia, emphasizing the influences that shaped his character, such as his family background, education, and early experiences in the wilderness. It paints a vivid picture of his boyhood, highlighting his conscientiousness in both studies and physical activities, as well as his early ambitions of becoming a soldier, inspired by his family's military history. The text also describes the nurturing environment provided by his mother and step-brother, which aimed to instill strong moral values and a sense of duty in young George. This foundational period is critical in understanding the traits and attributes that defined Washington as a leader later in life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWashington, George, 1732-1799
700 1 _aUpton, George P.
_q(George Putnam),
_d1834-1919
830 0 _aLife Stories for Young People
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60236
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