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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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The Legend of the Father Of His Country
This is the source of most of the legends involving the "Father of Our Country." "Parson" Weems tells us about the early years of Washington that not even historians know. How about this famous nugget? "George," said his father, "do you know who killed that beautiful little cherry tree yonder in the garden?" "He bravely cried out, "I can't tell a lie, Pa; you know I...
Published on February 22, 2005 by Pip
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Not enough about Washington
This book is more about Mr. Weems and his odyssey trying to get the book published and people to pay for it. The actual information about George Washington is reported in a sensible manner but lacks any personality. I just don't think there's that much recorded information available in real records that was accessed by Weems. I feel I need to know more about...
Published 14 months ago by Philip W. Schneider
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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The Legend of the Father Of His Country,
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This review is from: The Life of Washington (American History Through Literature) (Hardcover)
This is the source of most of the legends involving the "Father of Our Country." "Parson" Weems tells us about the early years of Washington that not even historians know. How about this famous nugget? "George," said his father, "do you know who killed that beautiful little cherry tree yonder in the garden?" "He bravely cried out, "I can't tell a lie, Pa; you know I can't tell a lie. I did cut it with my hatchet." This legendary book was a favorite of Abraham Lincoln, one of the books he used to teach himself to read and write. A must for any American History buff or scholar. Is it history or legend? You decide.
Also recommended: Devil and Daniel Webster; Paul Revere's Ride, and Kolak of the Werebeasts.
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This review is from: The Life of Washington (Belknap Press) (Paperback)
This book is more about Mr. Weems and his odyssey trying to get the book published and people to pay for it.
The actual information about George Washington is reported in a sensible manner but lacks any personality. I just don't think there's that much recorded information available in real records that was accessed by Weems. I feel I need to know more about Washington after reading Weem's book. |
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The Life of Washington (Belknap Press) by M. L. Weems (Paperback - January 1, 1962)
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