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)

Capítulos

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

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(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.