Excerpt from A New Chapter in the Early Life of Washington: In Connection With the Narrative History of the Potomac Company
The extracts from the private correspondence of General Washington, and for which I am indebted to the kindness of Mr. Jared Sparks, form perhaps the most interesting part of the volume.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of a little-known chapter in the life of George Washington, the "Father of his Country." Before leading the American Revolution and becoming the first U.S. president, Washington was an ambitious young man with a passion for exploration, improving infrastructure, and connecting people. His vision to open a communication route between the eastern and western parts of the country began with a survey mission he undertook across the Alleghany Mountains in 1753. The author traces Washington's efforts to promote the project, from his early explorations to the establishment of the Potomac Company in 1784. The book also discusses the broader context of Washington's plan, which was part of a larger movement to strengthen the bonds of union and facilitate economic development in the newly formed United States. Through Washington's letters, writings, and actions, this book sheds light on the lesser-known side of one of America's most iconic figures and the significance of his contributions to the nation's infrastructure and westward expansion. 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 9781331653509_0
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