First in War : George Washington in the American Revolution

Rosenburg, John M.

ISBN 10: 0761303111 / ISBN 13: 9780761303114

Published by Lerner Publishing Group, 1998

Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 54606080-6

Synopsis:

Chronicles George Washington's role in the American Revolution, from his appointment as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army to the British surrender at Yorktown and his famous farewell address.

Reviews: Grade 7 Up-Washington's life and career from 1775, when he was elected commander in chief, to December 1783, when he resigned from his military duties, are covered in this second volume of a three-part fictionalized series. As he did in Young George Washington, Rosenburg demonstrates impressive background research and quotes primary sources throughout the novel. While these quotes enliven the text when they appear, they don't compensate for the often wooden prose or the sometimes stilted fictionalized dialogue. Although the maps, timeline, and suggestions for further research will be of use to students investigating this topic, additional resources would be needed to produce a well-documented report, and the book isn't likely to attract fans of historical fiction.
Starr E. Smith, Marymount University Library, Arlington, VA
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Bibliographic Details

Title: First in War : George Washington in the ...
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Publication Date: 1998
Condition: Good
Edition: 0th Edition.