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George Washington
An Illustrated Biography
By Adler, David A.
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-82341-838-1
- Publisher
- Holiday
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on December 1, 2004
Gr 5-10 This comprehensive look at America's premier founding father literally spans his lifetime and attempts to focus (with the small amount of data available) on how Washington's early character formation impacted his decisions as a military officer and later as president. The book possesses a definite sense of flow with good-sized text and relevant black-and-white reproductions on every page. The illustrations are largely engravings from the late 19th century. Maps and genealogical charts are clear and...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on January 1, 2005
The unanimous election of George Washington as the country's first president opens this well-researched and thoughtfully structured account of the man and his time. Adler then jumps backward, tracing family history and recounting George's childhood, his teenage years as a surveyor, and his beginnings as a military man. Most of the book is devoted to the long years of war and the presidential period. ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
