Project Gutenberg 2004-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 304 Lodge, Henry Cabot 1850 1924 George Washington, Volume I The Old Dominion -- The Washingtons -- On the frontier -- Love and marriage -- Taking command -- Saving the Revolution -- "Malice domestic, and foreign levy" -- The allies -- Arnold's treason, and the war in the South -- Yorktown -- Peace. Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Tim Koeller and PG Distributed Proofreaders "George Washington, Volume I" by Henry Cabot Lodge is a historical account written in the late 19th century that explores the life and legacy of George Washington, the first President of the United States. This volume opens with an examination of the society in colonial Virginia and follows Washington's early life, including his education, family background, and the environment that shaped him as a leader and patriot. The opening of the book introduces readers to the Virginia of Washington's youth, depicting a society marked by agriculture, limited communication, and a sharp division between social classes. It focuses on the Washington family lineage, leading into a detailed description of George's childhood, particularly exploring the influence of his mother and brother Lawrence. As Washington matures, he begins to survey lands and develop skills that will set the stage for his future military and political endeavors. Lodge emphasizes Washington's character traits, such as his honesty, work ethic, and silent strength, which would later define his leadership during tumultuous times in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Presidents -- United States -- Biography Washington, George, 1732-1799 E300 Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American 740379 2025-08-05T16:24:31.302806 text/html 744672 2024-10-28T19:41:47 text/html 1419831 2025-08-05T16:24:43.707782 application/epub+zip 1427250 2025-08-05T16:24:34.853774 application/epub+zip 337841 2025-08-05T16:24:33.247739 application/epub+zip 1682079 2025-08-05T16:24:49.491694 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1757823 2025-08-05T16:24:42.384744 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 646413 2022-09-06T21:51:31.155050 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 650380 2025-08-05T16:24:30.162828 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 630566 2024-10-28T19:41:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16522 2025-08-05T16:24:49.645666 application/rdf+xml 13499 2025-08-05T16:24:33.779774 image/jpeg 3448 2025-08-05T16:24:33.515750 image/jpeg 1401425 2025-08-05T16:24:31.378742 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