Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 65 Van Dyke, Henry 1852 1933 Dyke, Henry Van Dyke, Henry Jackson Van Dyke, Henry I. Van 06034847 The Americanism of Washington Connie Boitano and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Americanism of Washington" by Henry Van Dyke is a historical and philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. The book explores the character and ideals of George Washington, presenting him not merely as a distant historical figure but as an embodiment of true American principles and values. Van Dyke aims to redefine Washington's legacy by dispelling myths and misconceptions that have obscured his contributions and understanding as a deeply American leader. In this work, Van Dyke argues that true Americanism is founded on the belief in fundamental human rights, justice, and the collective welfare, reflecting on Washington's life and leadership. The author discusses how Washington, rather than being an isolated figure or a mere English gentleman, was surrounded by a community of similarly dedicated leaders. He emphasizes Washington’s moral fortitude, selflessness, and unwavering commitment to the greater good over personal ambition. The book not only portrays Washington's achievements during the American Revolution and his presidency but also serves as a moral call to action, encouraging readers to adopt the values of integrity, service, and collective responsibility that he exemplified. Ultimately, Van Dyke presents a powerful message about the enduring relevance of Washington’s ideals in contemporary society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Washington, George, 1732-1799 E300 Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American Category: Philosophy & Ethics 64528 2025-07-05T06:41:14.611734 text/html 39828 2024-10-28T18:30:41 text/html 105043 2025-07-05T06:41:19.550839 application/epub+zip 103766 2025-07-05T06:41:17.426743 application/epub+zip 85616 2025-07-05T06:41:16.380720 application/epub+zip 229956 2025-07-05T06:41:21.107704 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 222760 2025-07-05T06:41:18.912733 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 183999 2022-09-05T12:03:49.788428 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 57173 2023-10-05T08:30:20.007671 text/plain 37328 2024-10-28T18:30:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15356 2025-07-05T06:41:21.228712 application/rdf+xml 15992 2025-07-05T06:41:16.862722 image/jpeg 3802 2025-07-05T06:41:16.619737 image/jpeg 103758 2025-07-05T06:41:14.617748 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia