Project Gutenberg 2004-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 202 Lodge, Henry Cabot 1850 1924 George Washington, Volume II Working for union -- Starting the government -- Domestic affairs -- Foreign relations -- Washington as a party man -- The last years -- George Washington. Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Tim Koeller and PG Distributed Proofreaders "George Washington, Volume II" by Henry Cabot Lodge is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume continues the portrayal of George Washington, focusing on the critical period following his military service and the significant role he played in the establishment of the United States government. It offers insights into Washington's leadership qualities, his vision for a united nation, and his persistent efforts to address the challenges of his time. The opening of the book describes Washington's return to Mount Vernon after resigning his commission and the profound sense of relief he felt at being home. However, it quickly becomes evident that despite his desire for peace and domestic life, he was drawn back into public affairs and political issues. The text outlines his various commitments, including managing his estate and responding to a burgeoning correspondence from admirers and former colleagues, all while grappling with the significant national issues that lingered after the Revolution. It introduces Washington's foresight regarding the future of the United States and lays the groundwork for his influential role in advocating for a central government and the drafting of the Constitution. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 52.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Presidents -- United States -- Biography Washington, George, 1732-1799 E300 Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American 827007 2025-08-05T16:24:51.205680 text/html 831406 2024-10-28T19:41:55 text/html 1836766 2025-08-05T16:25:04.228672 application/epub+zip 1846945 2025-08-05T16:24:55.036684 application/epub+zip 358024 2025-08-05T16:24:53.371725 application/epub+zip 2348742 2025-08-05T16:25:10.475597 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2426331 2025-08-05T16:25:02.880611 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 701269 2022-09-06T21:51:58.413789 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 731775 2025-08-05T16:24:49.963659 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 711957 2024-10-28T19:41:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16555 2025-08-05T16:25:10.627606 application/rdf+xml 13233 2025-08-05T16:24:53.909665 image/jpeg 3161 2025-08-05T16:24:53.638677 image/jpeg 1820620 2025-08-05T16:24:51.291706 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