Excerpt from A Life of George Washington, in Latin Prose
The re might have been forty scholars present; Wenty-five of these were engaged 'in spelling, reading, and writing, a few in arithmetic, a small class in English grammar; and a half a dozen, like myself, had joined his school, for the benefit of his instruction in the Greek and Latin lan guages, preparatory to a more extended course in one of the Ohio seminaries.
The moment he learned that my intention was, to pursue the study of the languages with him, his whole soul appeared to beam from his countenance. He commenced in a strain, which in another would have seemed' pedantic, but which, in fact, was far from being so in him.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of George Washington, a pivotal figure in the American Revolutionary War and the first president of the United States. The author follows Washington from his early life and military career to his leadership of the Continental Army and his eventual triumph over the British. The book explores Washington's character, his military strategies, and his political vision, providing a detailed account of his role in shaping the course of American history. Through the author's deep research and engaging narrative, readers gain a comprehensive understanding of Washington's life and legacy, and the significance of his contributions to the founding of the United States. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780331676587_0
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