Washington Papers

Author: Translated by: Luo Chengyi et al. Edited by: (USA) John Rhodehamel
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Publication Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The translation version of this series is published by the Library of America and edited by John Rhodehamel. The book includes 446 documents personally written or drafted under the direction of George Washington from 1747 to 1799. These include official and private letters, military orders, proclamations, memoranda, and diaries, making it the most comprehensive translation of the "Correspondence of George Washington" available in China. Additionally, all the novels included in the book are translated directly from the original texts, helping readers gain a deeper understanding of this great figure in American history and the historical context of the United States before and after independence. This collection features 446 documents personally written or drafted under the direction of George Washington from 1747 to 1799. These include official and private letters, military orders, speeches, proclamations, memoranda, and diaries. This version is the most complete to date, with the "Correspondence of George Washington" selecting 204 pieces, John Fitzpatrick's "The Genuine Autographs of George Washington, 1745–1799" selecting 214 pieces, and the remaining 28 pieces selected from multiple versions. The materials are detailed and of high quality.