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100 1 _aLodge, Henry Cabot,
_d1850-1924
245 1 0 _aGeorge Washington, Volume II
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-06-01
505 0 _aWorking for union -- Starting the government -- Domestic affairs -- Foreign relations -- Washington as a party man -- The last years -- George Washington.
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Tim Koeller and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"George Washington, Volume II" by Henry Cabot Lodge is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume continues the portrayal of George Washington, focusing on the critical period following his military service and the significant role he played in the establishment of the United States government. It offers insights into Washington's leadership qualities, his vision for a united nation, and his persistent efforts to address the challenges of his time. The opening of the book describes Washington's return to Mount Vernon after resigning his commission and the profound sense of relief he felt at being home. However, it quickly becomes evident that despite his desire for peace and domestic life, he was drawn back into public affairs and political issues. The text outlines his various commitments, including managing his estate and responding to a burgeoning correspondence from admirers and former colleagues, all while grappling with the significant national issues that lingered after the Revolution. It introduces Washington's foresight regarding the future of the United States and lays the groundwork for his influential role in advocating for a central government and the drafting of the Constitution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPresidents -- United States -- Biography
653 _aWashington, George, 1732-1799
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12653
999 _c54071
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