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100 1 _aMarshall, John,
_d1755-1835
245 1 4 _aThe Life of George Washington, Vol. 4 :
_bCommander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-06-15
508 _aProduced by Linda Cantoni and David Widger
520 _a"The Life of George Washington, Vol. 4" by John Marshall is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume focuses on the military campaigns and political developments surrounding George Washington during the American Revolutionary War, particularly in the southern states, leading up to his presidency. It likely serves to chronicle Washington's pivotal role in the establishment of the United States following the struggle for independence and the foundations of governance. At the start of this volume, the narrative delves into the tumultuous military campaign of 1781 in South Carolina and Georgia. It introduces General Nathanael Greene, who strategizes to reclaim these territories from British control amidst the dire circumstances of warfare. The text highlights the significance of military engagements such as the Battle of Hobkirk's Hill and Greene's persistent efforts to assemble a force capable of confronting the British through tactical maneuvers, even when faced with overwhelming odds. The account paints a vivid picture of the hardships endured not only by the troops but also by the civilian population during this chaotic period, setting the tone for a detailed exploration of the war's complexities and Washington's leadership amidst crises. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGenerals -- United States -- Biography
653 _aPresidents -- United States -- Biography
653 _aWashington, George, 1732-1799
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18594
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