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100 1 _aThayer, William Makepeace,
_d1820-1898
245 1 0 _aFrom Farm House to the White House :
_bThe life of George Washington, his boyhood, youth, manhood, public and private life and services
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
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 2009-04-27
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Jude Eylander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"From Farm House to the White House" by William Makepeace Thayer is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. This work centers around the life of George Washington, detailing his journey from humble beginnings through his youth, military service, and eventual rise to the presidency. Thayer aims to inspire readers, particularly the youth, by showcasing Washington's character and virtues as vital elements of his success. The opening of the book establishes the importance of George Washington's life as both a historical figure and a moral guide. It emphasizes the influence of his childhood and family background, narrating how Washington's ancestors emigrated to America and settled in Virginia. The text begins to outline Washington's early experiences and lessons from his father, which shaped his character, particularly focusing on the values of honesty and hard work. Through anecdotes from his childhood, Thayer draws a portrait of Washington not just as a leader but as a relatable figure embodying the virtues that can lead to greatness. (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/28618
999 _c69526
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