George Washington

Author: (American) Snyder/Li Jian
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: As described by a cavalry commander-in-chief, George Washington was a "man of war, a man of peace, and a man in the hearts of the nation." His significance in American history is unparalleled by anyone else. Washington endured six years of warfare during the American Revolutionary War, ultimately forcing the British to surrender in Yorktown in 1781. In 1789, he was elected as the first President of the United States—indeed, he was the first elected president. The remarkable achievements of George Washington in adulthood are well-known to people around the world, but most know little about his childhood. This book offers some very engaging details, such as Washington's limited early education, his failed plan to sail abroad due to his mother's opposition, and his experience surveying land in the Blue Ridge Mountains in 1748. Young students will get a glimpse into some legendary experiences during the formation and development of the United States.