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OverviewWhat do they say about George Washington? this book includes fascinating, revealing, and often surprising opinions on the 'Father of his Country' from more than sixty selected observers of the past two centuries. This is a vivid portrait in the words of the man who -- more than any other -- brought the United States into the world. Why did Thomas Paine turn against him? Why did Martha Dangerfield Bland call him 'impudent'? What is the truth about the cherry tree story? What was his single most important quality? Why, for two centuries, has his fame endured -- as a glorified icon or as an all-too-human man? The answers to these and more questions about the 'Father of his Country' are brought to light in this collection. Washington's contemporaries are followed by famous Americans from the decades between then and now, and finally by well-known modern-day Americans. Includes biographical sketches of the contributors. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peter HannafordPublisher: Images from the Past,U.S. Imprint: Images from the Past,U.S. Dimensions: Width: 13.00cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 19.00cm Weight: 0.300kg ISBN: 9781884592232ISBN 10: 1884592236 Pages: 190 Publication Date: 01 December 1999 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsFascinating questions revealed in this enlightening collection... -- History For All, May 2000. Author InformationPeter Hannaford Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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