George Washington, Volume II By: Henry Cabot Lodge (1850-1924)
In George Washington, Volume II, Henry Cabot Lodge offers a comprehensive and detailed account of Washington's presidency, detailing the challenges he faced and the decisions he made that shaped the young nation. Lodge's writing is clear and engaging, making it easy for readers to follow along with the complex political and social issues of the time. The author's thorough research and analysis provide valuable insights into Washington's leadership style, his relationships with key figures, and the legacy he left behind. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history and the life of the country's first president. First Page: [Illustration: MARTHA WASHINGTON] American Statesmen STANDARD LIBRARY EDITION [Illustration: Mount Vernon] GEORGE WASHINGTON BY HENRY CABOT LODGE IN TWO VOLUMES VOL. II. 1899 CONTENTS CHAPTER. I. WORKING FOR UNION II. STARTING THE GOVERNMENT III. DOMESTIC AFFAIRS IV. FOREIGN RELATIONS V. WASHINGTON AS A PARTY MAN VI. THE LAST YEARS VII. GEORGE WASHINGTON INDEX ILLUSTRATIONS MARTHA WASHINGTON From the painting by Gilbert Stuart in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. This painting is owned by the Boston Athenæum and is known as the Athenæum portrait. Autograph from letter written from Valley Forge, March 7, 1778, now in the possession of Hon. Winslow Warren. The vignette of Mount Vernon is from a photograph. WASHINGTON RESIGNING HIS COMMISSION AT ANNAPOLIS From the original painting by Trumbull in the Art Gallery of Yale University. LAFAYETTE From a contemporary French folio engraving in the Emmet collection, New York Public Library, Lenox Building. HENRY KNOX From the original portrait by Gilbert Stuart in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Autograph from Winsor's "America... Continue reading book >>

George Washington, Volume II By: Henry Cabot Lodge (1850-1924)

In George Washington, Volume II, Henry Cabot Lodge offers a comprehensive and detailed account of Washington's presidency, detailing the challenges he faced and the decisions he made that shaped the young nation. Lodge's writing is clear and engaging, making it easy for readers to follow along with the complex political and social issues of the time. The author's thorough research and analysis provide valuable insights into Washington's leadership style, his relationships with key figures, and the legacy he left behind. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history and the life of the country's first president.

First Page:

[Illustration: MARTHA WASHINGTON]

American Statesmen

STANDARD LIBRARY EDITION

[Illustration: Mount Vernon]

GEORGE WASHINGTON

HENRY CABOT LODGE

IN TWO VOLUMES VOL. II.

1899

CONTENTS

CHAPTER.

I. WORKING FOR UNION II. STARTING THE GOVERNMENT III. DOMESTIC AFFAIRS IV. FOREIGN RELATIONS V. WASHINGTON AS A PARTY MAN VI. THE LAST YEARS VII. GEORGE WASHINGTON

INDEX

ILLUSTRATIONS

MARTHA WASHINGTON

From the painting by Gilbert Stuart in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. This painting is owned by the Boston Athenæum and is known as the Athenæum portrait.

Autograph from letter written from Valley Forge, March 7, 1778, now in the possession of Hon. Winslow Warren.

The vignette of Mount Vernon is from a photograph.

WASHINGTON RESIGNING HIS COMMISSION AT ANNAPOLIS

From the original painting by Trumbull in the Art Gallery of Yale University.

LAFAYETTE

From a contemporary French folio engraving in the Emmet collection, New York Public Library, Lenox Building.

HENRY KNOX

From the original portrait by Gilbert Stuart in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Autograph from Winsor's "America... Continue reading book >>

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