Mary H. Wade
George Washington: A Story for Young Readers
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(A. J. Cornell Publications April 9, 2011)
Originally published in 1914 as half of the author’s larger “George Washington: A Story and a Play,” this Kindle edition, equivalent in length to a physical book of approximately 50 pages, describes, in simple language for young readers, the story of George Washington--the commander of the Continental Army, the chairman of the Constitutional Convention, and the first President of the United States.
CONTENTS
I. Boyhood
II. Going to Sea
III. Preparing for War
IV. Danger Ahead
V. The First Battle
VI. War in Earnest
VII. New Dangers
VIII. The Winning of Freedom
IX. Washington as President
X. The Last Happy Days
Sample passage:
Not long afterwards, learning that there was a chance to take the enemy by surprise, the great general again crossed the river with his troops. It was Christmas night; a terrible storm was raging; it was bitter cold, and the water was filled with cakes of floating ice. Each moment of the passage was filled with danger, but Washington succeeded in landing every one of his men safely. Then, marching rapidly upon the enemy at Trenton, he surprised and overcame them as he had planned.
About the Author:
Mary Hazelton Wade (1880-1936) was the author of numerous books for young readers, most notably the “Our Little Cousin” series.
CONTENTS
I. Boyhood
II. Going to Sea
III. Preparing for War
IV. Danger Ahead
V. The First Battle
VI. War in Earnest
VII. New Dangers
VIII. The Winning of Freedom
IX. Washington as President
X. The Last Happy Days
Sample passage:
Not long afterwards, learning that there was a chance to take the enemy by surprise, the great general again crossed the river with his troops. It was Christmas night; a terrible storm was raging; it was bitter cold, and the water was filled with cakes of floating ice. Each moment of the passage was filled with danger, but Washington succeeded in landing every one of his men safely. Then, marching rapidly upon the enemy at Trenton, he surprised and overcame them as he had planned.
About the Author:
Mary Hazelton Wade (1880-1936) was the author of numerous books for young readers, most notably the “Our Little Cousin” series.
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