Project Gutenberg 2007-10-12 Public domain in the USA. 219 Page, Thomas Nelson 1853 1922 "George Washington's" Last Duel 1891 Produced by David Widger "George Washington's Last Duel" by Thomas Nelson Page is a historical fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The book is set in the Southern United States and revolves around themes of dueling, social customs, and the intricate dynamics of relationships among the gentry of the time. It uniquely blends humor with a critical view of societal norms, particularly the quirks of Southern society. The story is centered on a series of events leading to a duel between two young men, Jefferson Lewis and Pickering Lawrence, influenced by their competing affections for the intelligent Margaret. Amidst the tension and rivalry, the humorous character of Major Nat is introduced who, with his devoted but comical servant George Washington, attempts to navigate the absurdities surrounding gentlemanly conduct and honor through the framework of dueling etiquette. As the plot unfolds, misunderstandings and comedic mishaps abound, culminating in an unconventional climax that reflects the absurdity of honor and the art of dueling. The character of George Washington, who embodies both gravitas and humor, adds a layer of satire to the narrative, ultimately revealing the folly underlying societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Humour Category: Novels Category: American Literature 112466 2025-06-09T14:50:14.649230 text/html 114378 2021-01-26T02:00:50 text/html; charset=utf-8 38280 2021-01-26T02:00:50 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 120098 2025-06-09T14:50:20.986182 application/epub+zip 120487 2025-06-09T14:50:18.047196 application/epub+zip 103067 2025-06-09T14:50:16.777222 application/epub+zip 253430 2025-06-09T14:50:23.135172 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 242060 2025-06-09T14:50:20.204214 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 205126 2022-09-11T03:32:46.970655 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 94152 2025-06-09T14:50:14.297234 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 94168 2016-10-03T06:40:48 text/plain; charset=utf-8 35903 2016-10-03T06:42:58 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 92114 2007-10-12T09:51:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 35579 2007-10-12T09:51:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20380 2025-06-09T14:50:23.276171 application/rdf+xml 15237 2025-06-09T14:50:17.352216 image/jpeg 3560 2025-06-09T14:50:17.059203 image/jpeg 118618 2025-06-09T14:50:14.663227 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