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_aWashington, George, _d1732-1799 |
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_aJournal of my journey over the mountains : _bwhile surveying for Lord Thomas Fairfax, baron of Cameron, in the northern neck of Virginia, beyond the Blue Ridge, in 1747-8. |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2016-06-23 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Rachael Schultz, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Journal of My Journey Over the Mountains" by George Washington is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The journal chronicles Washington's early experiences as a surveyor while working for Lord Fairfax in Virginia's Northern Neck region from 1747 to 1748. It presents a firsthand glimpse into Washington's formative years, highlighting his observations of the land and people he encountered during this significant expedition. The opening of the journal introduces readers to Washington at just over sixteen years old as he embarks on a journey with George Fairfax to survey land across the Blue Ridge Mountains. It provides insight into his daily experiences, including the rigorous travel, conditions of lodging, and the natural beauty that captivated him. Initial entries reveal his unvarnished reflections on the adventure, showcasing both his youthful curiosity and emerging capabilities as a leader, setting the stage for his eventual role in shaping American history. Overall, this work serves as a fascinating historical document that offers a window into Washington's character and the environment of colonial America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aVirginia -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 | ||
| 653 | _aWashington, George, 1732-1799 -- Travel -- Shenandoah River Valley (Va. and W. Va.) | ||
| 653 | _aWashington, George, 1732-1799 -- Diaries | ||
| 653 | _aShenandoah River Valley (Va. and W. Va.) -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 | ||
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_aToner, Joseph M. _q(Joseph Meredith), _d1825-1896 |
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