George Washington (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William H. Rideing

 
9780267659661: George Washington (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore the life of a founding icon from his boyhood to the rise of a nation.

This concise biography traces how a self-taught youth grew into a trusted leader, shaping the early United States through courage, method, and steady purpose.

This volume draws a clear portrait of George Washington’s early years, his education, and the hard-won experiences that formed his character. It blends personal details with the public achievements that followed, offering a grounded view of the man behind the legend.
  • How his early schooling and self-education shaped his thinking and writing
  • His work as a surveyor and the hardships of frontier life
  • Moments of leadership, restraint, and a calm, strategic mind in crisis
  • The values that guided him—from duty to justice to public service
Ideal for readers of history and biography, as well as students seeking a straightforward, human portrait of a pivotal figure in American history.

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