Life of George WashingtonDigiCat, 17. maj 2022 - 284 strani Washington Irving's 'Life of George Washington' is a meticulously researched and beautifully written biography that delves into the life and accomplishments of the first President of the United States. Written in a lively and engaging style, Irving brings to life the struggles and triumphs of Washington, shedding light on his character, leadership qualities, and the historical context in which he lived. The book is a valuable contribution to American literature, blending factual information with literary flair. Irving's attention to detail and ability to capture the essence of Washington's persona make this biography a captivating read for history enthusiasts and scholars alike. Irving, known for his other works such as 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' and 'Rip Van Winkle,' brings his expertise as a historian and storyteller to this comprehensive biography of one of America's most iconic figures. The meticulous research and vivid narrative make 'Life of George Washington' a must-read for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the man behind the legend. |
Iz vsebine knjige
Zadetki 1–5 od 88
Stran
... fire, and "camped" by it in the woods. At two o'clock in the morning they were again on foot, and pressed forward until they struck the south-east fork of Beaver Creek, at a place bearing the sinister name of Murdering Town. Here ...
... fire, and "camped" by it in the woods. At two o'clock in the morning they were again on foot, and pressed forward until they struck the south-east fork of Beaver Creek, at a place bearing the sinister name of Murdering Town. Here ...
Stran
... fire, and took turns to watch over the guns. While he was thus occupied, Gist observed to Washington that, since he would not suffer the Indian to be killed, they must manage to get him out of the way, and then decamp with all speed ...
... fire, and took turns to watch over the guns. While he was thus occupied, Gist observed to Washington that, since he would not suffer the Indian to be killed, they must manage to get him out of the way, and then decamp with all speed ...
Stran
... fire, and, having for the first time heard balls whistle about him, considered his escape miraculous. Jumonville, the French leader, had been shot through the head at the first fire. Of the twenty-one prisoners the two most important ...
... fire, and, having for the first time heard balls whistle about him, considered his escape miraculous. Jumonville, the French leader, had been shot through the head at the first fire. Of the twenty-one prisoners the two most important ...
Stran
... , and draw near. The firing was kept up, but still under cover. He now fell back with his men into the trenches, ordering them to fire whenever they could get sight of an enemy . In this way there was skirmishing throughout the.
... , and draw near. The firing was kept up, but still under cover. He now fell back with his men into the trenches, ordering them to fire whenever they could get sight of an enemy . In this way there was skirmishing throughout the.
Stran
... fire-arms. The general made them a speech through his interpreter, expressing the grief of their father, the great king of England, at the death of the half-king, and made them presents to console them. They in return promised their aid ...
... fire-arms. The general made them a speech through his interpreter, expressing the grief of their father, the great king of England, at the death of the half-king, and made them presents to console them. They in return promised their aid ...
Vsebina
CHAPTER XVI | |
CHAPTER XVII | |
CHAPTER XVIII | |
CHAPTER XIX | |
CHAPTER XX | |
CHAPTER XXI | |
CHAPTER XXII | |
CHAPTER XXIII | |
CHAPTER X | |
CHAPTER XI | |
CHAPTER XII | |
CHAPTER XIII | |
CHAPTER XIV | |
CHAPTER XV | |
CHAPTER XXIV | |
CHAPTER XXV | |
CHAPTER XXVI | |
CHAPTER XXVII | |
CHAPTER XXIX | |
CHAPTER XXX | |
Druge izdaje - Prikaži vse
Pogosti izrazi in povedi
advance aide-de-camp American appointed arms army Arnold arrived artillery attack baggage batteries boats Boston bridge brigade British Burgoyne camp campaign cannon Captain captured Carolina cavalry Colonel colonies command commander-in-chief Congress Cornwallis Creek crossed defence Delaware despatched detachment dragoons encamped enemy enemy's expedition fire flank fleet force Fort Duquesne Fort Mifflin Fort Montgomery Fort Washington French garrison Gates gave Governor Governor Dinwiddie Greene guard Hessians Highlands Hill horse House Hudson hundred Indians infantry Island Jersey Lafayette land letter Logstown Lord Lord Cornwallis Lord Loudoun Lord Rawdon meantime miles military militia morning Mount Vernon night North North Carolina o'clock officers ordered party passed Peekskill Pennsylvania Philadelphia Point President prisoners Putnam quarters rear received reconnoitre redoubt regiment reinforcements retreat river road Schuyler sent ships side Sir Henry Clinton soon South stationed Table of Contents Tarleton thousand Ticonderoga took town troops Virginia Washington wounded York