"First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen"--and first in the minds of schoolchildren, who learn about George Washington as soon as they begin studying American history. From Washington's Virginia childhood, through his days as a soldier and general, to his inauguration as the first President of the brand-new United States, and into retirement, this biography captures the full breadth and achievements of his life. It covers both the personal and the private, reveals his views on everything from governmental power to the abolition of slavery, and separates fascinating truth from well-worn legend--including that infamous, but false, tale about chopping down the cherry tree.

 

This book is part of a book series called Sterling Biographies .

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published 2007 by Sterling Publishing Co Inc .

Laurie Calkhoven is the author of many books, including George Washington: An American Life and Harriet Tubman: Leading the Way to Freedom . She lives in New York City. Visit her at LaurieCalkhoven. com.