George Washington
Ferdinand Schmidt
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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)
Chapters
Boyhood | 22:22 | Read by KevinS |
The Surveyor | 10:42 | Read by Andrea Kotzer |
Three Years in the Wilderness | 10:19 | Read by Xiaoyan Arrowsmith |
The Ambassador | 10:51 | Read by Ciufi Galeazzi |
Washington’s First Battles | 15:37 | Read by tommack |
A Year of Peace | 20:49 | Read by Michael Fassio |
A Quarrel with the Mother Country | 15:38 | Read by Michael Fassio |
A Trial of Arms | 6:04 | Read by David Lawrence |
Washington Chosen Commander-in-Chief | 7:02 | Read by Ciufi Galeazzi |
Washington Before Boston | 10:52 | Read by Ciufi Galeazzi |
The Declaration of Independence | 8:43 | Read by Aaron Parsons |
Trying Times | 12:20 | Read by Michael Fassio |
Washington Crosses the Delaware | 10:19 | Read by Anita Sloma-Martinez |
Lafayette—Kosciuszko—Steuben | 11:43 | Read by Anita Sloma-Martinez |
Peace is Declared | 9:50 | Read by Ciufi Galeazzi |
Washington’s Farewell to the Army | 14:45 | Read by Ciufi Galeazzi |
Last Days | 11:15 | Read by Larry Wilson |
Blest be His Memory | 4:39 | Read by Larry Wilson |
Appendix | 2:30 | Read by Larry Wilson |
Reviews
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.
George Washington
Sherman & Brenda Scheps
Excellent book. This should be read by all school age children.
A LibriVox Listener
A great biography of this great man and well-read by the various readers.