The Life of George Washington; With Curious Anecdotes, Equally Honourable to Himself

By M.L. Weems

Book Overview

The Life of George Washington is a classic biography of the first president of the United States, written by Mason Locke Weems, a contemporary of Washington. Weems' biography is famous for its numerous anecdotes and folk tales about Washington, including the story of the cherry tree and the hatchet. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the life of this great American hero.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1019370483
• ISBN13: 9781019370483
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

The Legend of the Father Of His Country

This is the source of most of the legends involving the "Father of Our Country." "Parson" Weems tells us about the early years of Washington that not even historians know. How about this famous nugget? "George," said his father, "do you know who killed that beautiful little cherry tree yonder in the garden?" "He bravely cried out, "I can't tell a lie, Pa; you know I can't tell a lie. I did cut it with my hatchet." This legendary book was a favorite of Abraham Lincoln, one of the books he used to teach himself to read and write. A must for any American History buff or scholar. Is it history or legend? You decide. Also recommended: Devil and Daniel Webster; Paul Revere's Ride, and Kolak of the Werebeasts.