Orderly Book of General George Washington : Commander in Chief of the American Armies, Kept at Valley Forge, May 18, to June 11, 1778

Washington, George

ISBN 10: 110430385X / ISBN 13: 9781104303853

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2009

About this Item

Seller Inventory # 6695750-n

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Orderly Book of General George Washington : Commander in Chief of the American Armies, Kept at Valley Forge, May 18, to June 11, 1778
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 110430385X
• ISBN 13: 9781104303853
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

The Orderly Book of General George Washington: Commander in Chief of the American Armies, Kept at Valley Forge, May 18 to June 11, 1778 is a historical document compiled by George Washington himself during the American Revolutionary War. The book contains a detailed record of the daily orders and proceedings of the Continental Army during their winter encampment at Valley Forge in 1777-1778. The book was originally published in 1898 and includes handwritten entries by Washington, as well as transcriptions of his orders and correspondence. The document provides valuable insight into the daily life and routines of the Continental Army, as well as the strategic decisions made by Washington during this critical period in American history. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the American Revolution and the life and leadership of George Washington.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

About the Author

George Washington was born in Virginia in 1732. As a young man, he learned the morals, manners, and knowledge necessary to become a Virginia gentleman. He was particularly interested in the military arts and western expansion. At the age of 16, he helped survey Shenandoah lands. At the age of 22, he was commissioned a lieutenant colonel and fought in the first battles of what became the French and Indian War. Unanimously elected as the first President of the United States, Washington served two terms before retiring to Mount Vernon. He passed away on December 14, 1799.