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Reviewed on April 15, 2017 | Founding Fathers
In this new literary biography, Hayes (English, Univ. of Central Oklahoma; The Road to Monticello) focuses on the books in President George Washington's (1732–99) library. Rather than concentrate solely on Washington's life and accomplishments, Hayes uses his subject's library to contextualize the leader's thoughts and actions. He argues that these volumes reveal Washington's predilection for self-improvement and identif...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
