The Life of Washington

By M.L. Weems

Book Overview

Revised

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1563246996
• ISBN13: 9781563246999
• Release Date: February 1996
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary

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.