George Washington

Ferdinand Schmidt

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(4.8 stars; 19 reviews)

Among all the numerous life stories written by Ferdinand Schmidt for the delectation and education of German youth, none surpasses that of Washington. The author has condensed his material, drawn from the most authoritative sources, in a masterly manner, and presents it in a very attractive form. He has accompanied it by moralization which is pertinent, but never becomes tedious. It is questionable, indeed, whether any story of Washington’s life written for young people excels Schmidt’s in accuracy, conciseness, and general interest. As such this sketch of the Father of his Country from a German point of view is commended to American youth. -- Translator's Preface - Summary by George P. Upton (3 hr 36 min)

Chapitres

Boyhood	22:22	Lu par KevinS
The Surveyor	10:42	Lu par Andrea Kotzer
Three Years in the Wilderness	10:19	Lu par Xiaoyan Arrowsmith
The Ambassador	10:51	Lu par Ciufi Galeazzi
Washington’s First Battles	15:37	Lu par tommack
A Year of Peace	20:49	Lu par Michael Fassio
A Quarrel with the Mother Country	15:38	Lu par Michael Fassio
A Trial of Arms	6:04	Lu par David Lawrence
Washington Chosen Commander-in-Chief	7:02	Lu par Ciufi Galeazzi
Washington Before Boston	10:52	Lu par Ciufi Galeazzi
The Declaration of Independence	8:43	Lu par Aaron Parsons
Trying Times	12:20	Lu par Michael Fassio
Washington Crosses the Delaware	10:19	Lu par Anita Sloma-Martinez
Lafayette—Kosciuszko—Steuben	11:43	Lu par Anita Sloma-Martinez
Peace is Declared	9:50	Lu par Ciufi Galeazzi
Washington’s Farewell to the Army	14:45	Lu par Ciufi Galeazzi
Last Days	11:15	Lu par Larry Wilson
Blest be His Memory	4:39	Lu par Larry Wilson
Appendix	2:30	Lu par Larry Wilson

Critiques

(5 stars)

Chedva Margolis

Well written and read. It is the story of a real nobel American who gives all an example of a rewarding life in the face of major challenges. This book about George Washington is very inspiring.