George Washington and the Virginia backcountry
By: edited by Warren R. Hofstra.
Contributors: Hofstra, Warren R., 1947-
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Madison House
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Madison, Wis
Language: eng
Number of pages: 265
Subjects: Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Homes and haunts -- Virginia.; Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Political and social views.; Regionalism -- Virginia -- History -- 18th century.; Land settlement -- Virginia -- History -- 18th century.; Virginia -- Historical geography.; Virginia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
Description: This collection of essays explores the role that the geography and diverse inhabitants of this burgeoning area played in molding Washington's life, temperament, and politics. Written by authoritative Washington scholars - including John E. Ferling, Don Higginbotham, Robert D. Mitchell, Dorothy Twohig, Bruce A. Ragsdale, J. Frederick Fausz, and Philander D. Chase - these essays present the young leader against the complex and changing backdrop of the West.

As a whole, this book offers a fine and multi-faceted analysis of the environmental factors that influenced the development of America's founder. Individually, each essay demonstrates that Washington's story and Virginia's are the same tale - no where else are "place" and "personality" so closely linked.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.