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100 1 _aHeady, Morrison,
_d1829-1915
245 1 4 _aThe Farmer Boy, and How He Became Commander-In-Chief
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
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 2008-10-24
508 _aProduced by David Garcia, Karen Dalrymple, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library.)
520 _a"The Farmer Boy, and How He Became Commander-In-Chief" by Morrison Heady is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work chronicles the early life of George Washington, exploring his childhood and character development, emphasizing themes of virtue, truth, and the influence of family. The narrative paints a portrait of Washington's formative years, depicting him as a boy of admirable qualities who grew to embody the values of leadership and patriotism. At the start of the book, a festive atmosphere is established as children gather for Christmas with their Uncle Juvinell, who decides to share stories of George Washington. The introduction showcases Uncle Juvinell as a warm, engaging character who aims to inspire the young listeners with the legacy of Washington. He believes that understanding Washington’s life will impart valuable lessons to the children. The subsequent chapters promise a blend of historical fact and moral storytelling, giving insights into how Washington learned essential virtues through family upbringing, education, and personal experiences, setting the stage for his future greatness. The narrative hints at a collection of anecdotes that illustrate Washington's character and foreshadow his path to becoming the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWashington, George, 1732-1799
700 1 _aThayer, William Makepeace,
_d1820-1898
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27012
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