Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 148 Ford, Paul Leicester 1865 1902 The True George Washington [10th Ed.] John R. Bilderback and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The True George Washington [10th Ed.]" by Paul Leicester Ford is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work aims to present a more humanized portrayal of George Washington, stripping away the mythological embellishments that have often obscured his character as a man rather than just a revered figure. The book delves into Washington's family relations, personal attributes, and the dynamics of his life, offering insights into the man behind the historical legend. At the start of the narrative, the author addresses the tendency to canonize historical figures, illustrating how such practices may undermine the relatable qualities of leaders like Washington. The initial chapter reflects on Washington's ancestral history, highlighting the achievements and misfortunes of his forebears, particularly focusing on the impact of his parents on his upbringing. As the chapter unfolds, it portrays a multifaceted view of Washington's family life, including his relationship with his mother and siblings, and hints at the complexities and expectations placed upon him within his family, drawing a clear picture of the environment that shaped the first President of the United States. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Generals -- United States -- Biography Presidents -- United States -- Biography Washington, George, 1732-1799 E300 Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American 566892 2025-07-05T14:03:13.270896 text/html 559305 2024-10-28T19:23:54 text/html 5912203 2025-07-05T14:03:19.988833 application/epub+zip 5911589 2025-07-05T14:03:14.479825 application/epub+zip 305538 2025-07-05T14:03:13.803853 application/epub+zip 5943431 2025-07-05T14:03:24.245800 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5915254 2025-07-05T14:03:19.363811 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 421583 2022-09-06T19:50:38.516682 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 537172 2025-07-05T14:03:12.586846 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 517337 2024-10-28T19:23:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16616 2025-07-05T14:03:24.377778 application/rdf+xml 20811 2025-07-05T14:03:13.904850 image/jpeg 3255 2025-07-05T14:03:13.853871 image/jpeg 6242471 2025-07-05T14:03:13.407888 application/octet-stream application/zip 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 en.wikipedia