Project Gutenberg 2013-03-29 Public domain in the USA. 186 Hulbert, Archer Butler 1873 1933 Colonel Washington A prologue: The governor's envoy -- The story of the campaign -- Fort Necessity and its hero. Produced by Greg Bergquist, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Colonel Washington" by Archer Butler Hulbert is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the formative years of George Washington, particularly his experiences as a young Major during the French and Indian War. It emphasizes Washington's early public service, his challenges as he navigates the complex political landscape, and his pivotal role in shaping the future of America. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to a young George Washington as he is appointed by Governor Dinwiddie of Virginia to serve as an envoy to investigate French military activities in the Ohio River valley. The narrative details Washington's preparations and the arduous journey he undertakes through harsh winter conditions, showcasing his bravery and determination. This opening highlights his early interactions with both Native American leaders and French forces, setting the stage for the significant historical conflicts that would follow and Washington's rise as a central figure in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/42430/42430-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Military leadership E300 Text Browsing: History - American Browsing: History - Warfare Category: Biographies Category: History - American Category: History - Warfare 144530 2025-06-17T08:08:00.475006 text/html 142476 2013-03-29T09:27:10 text/html; charset=utf-8 937167 2025-06-17T08:08:04.423956 application/epub+zip 936712 2025-06-17T08:08:01.365961 application/epub+zip 82862 2025-06-17T08:08:00.908996 application/epub+zip 982325 2025-06-17T08:08:06.954951 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 963166 2025-06-17T08:08:03.816955 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 114893 2022-09-19T11:25:39.257315 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 126642 2025-06-17T08:08:00.140009 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 126580 2013-03-29T09:27:00 text/plain; charset=utf-8 16335 2025-06-17T08:08:07.104937 application/rdf+xml 8750 2025-06-17T08:08:00.989997 image/jpeg 2178 2025-06-17T08:08:00.949968 image/jpeg 887244 2025-06-17T08:08:00.535066 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