George Washington
Subtitle: a life
By: Willard Sterne Randall.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Henry Holt & Co.
Published: 1997
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 548
ISBN-13: 9780805027792
Subjects: Washington, George, 1732-1799.; United States. Continental Army -- Biography.; Presidents -- United States -- Biography.; Generals -- United States -- Biography.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 516-531) and index.
"A John Macrae book."
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: A prompt and literal obedience; title: Take all admonitions thankfully; title: We went through most beautiful groves; title: I put myself into Indian dress; title: I heard bullets whistle; title: To obey the call of honor; title: I had four bullets through my coat; title: Observe the strictest discipline; title: The object of my love; title: No law can compel us; title: Arms should be the last resort; title: The crisis is arrived; title: A new modelled army; title: A fine fox chase; title: We'll see King George damned first; title: Who can I trust now?; title: I have had my day; title: To taste the fruits of freedom; title: I walk on untrodden ground; title: A fire not to be quenched; title: My glass is almost run