The Life of George WashingtonMary L. Williamson gives a unique glimpse into the spiritual life and career of the first President of the United States. Little known and often overlooked aspects of Washington's faith are featured throughout this well-documented book. |
Contents
| 1 | |
THE AMBASSADOR | 10 |
THE LIEUTENANT COLONEL | 18 |
THE AIDEDECAMP | 23 |
COMMANDER OF THE VIRGINIA TROOPS | 31 |
THE LEGISLATOR AND PLANTER | 38 |
THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF | 51 |
THE DAYS OF WAR | 72 |
VICTORY AT LAST | 87 |
THE CITIZEN AND PRESIDENT | 103 |
FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF HIS COUNTRYMEN | 113 |
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