George Washington


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(4.8 stars; 17 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)

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

George Washington


(5 stars)

Excellent book. This should be read by all school age children.


(5 stars)

A great biography of this great man and well-read by the various readers.