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Title: Washington's Birthday : its history, observance, spirit, and significance as related in prose and verse, with a selection from Washington's speeches and writings
Series Title: Our American holidays
Credits: E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Charlene Taylor, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) in commemoration of Washington's Birthday, February 22, 2005
Summary: "Washington's Birthday: Its History, Observance, Spirit, and Significance" edited by Robert Haven Schauffler is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the celebration of George Washington's birthday as a pivotal American holiday, assessing its historical and cultural contexts. It highlights the evolution of public perception of Washington, transitioning from a distant hero to a relatable, flawed individual, while also examining the significance of his legacy and the way it has been commemorated over the years. The opening of this work sets the stage for a nuanced portrayal of George Washington, emphasizing a shift in how Americans view him—from a venerated, almost mythic figure to a more humanized character marked by humor and fallibility. The text discusses the early celebrations of Washington's birthday, revealing how they were initially vibrant and full of love for the man, contrasting sharply with the modern sidelining of such displays into mere formalities. The preface encourages readers to appreciate Washington not just as a historic icon, but as a person whose actions and character had deep impacts on the American ethos, inviting them to reflect on the deeper emotional significance behind the observance of his birthday. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Editor: Schauffler, Robert Haven, 1879-1964
EBook No.: 15140
Published: Feb 22, 2005
Downloads: 171
Language: English
Subject: Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Anniversaries, etc.
LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Washington's Birthday : its history, observance, spirit, and significance as related in prose and verse, with a selection from Washington's speeches and writings
Series Title: Our American holidays
Credits: E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Charlene Taylor, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) in commemoration of Washington's Birthday, February 22, 2005
Summary: "Washington's Birthday: Its History, Observance, Spirit, and Significance" edited by Robert Haven Schauffler is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the celebration of George Washington's birthday as a pivotal American holiday, assessing its historical and cultural contexts. It highlights the evolution of public perception of Washington, transitioning from a distant hero to a relatable, flawed individual, while also examining the significance of his legacy and the way it has been commemorated over the years. The opening of this work sets the stage for a nuanced portrayal of George Washington, emphasizing a shift in how Americans view him—from a venerated, almost mythic figure to a more humanized character marked by humor and fallibility. The text discusses the early celebrations of Washington's birthday, revealing how they were initially vibrant and full of love for the man, contrasting sharply with the modern sidelining of such displays into mere formalities. The preface encourages readers to appreciate Washington not just as a historic icon, but as a person whose actions and character had deep impacts on the American ethos, inviting them to reflect on the deeper emotional significance behind the observance of his birthday. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Editor: Schauffler, Robert Haven, 1879-1964
EBook No.: 15140
Published: Feb 22, 2005
Downloads: 171
Language: English
Subject: Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Anniversaries, etc.
LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.