The Youth of Washington: Told in the Form of an Autobiography (new release)

Librivox ^ | 2022-02-16 / 1904

[ProgressingAmerica]

Departing from the usual third person narratives of biographies, this account is told in the first person as the reminiscences of a now retired George Washington. Reflecting on his days as a youth, he relates his family history, education, and military life up to the age of about 26 when he was a colonel. Naturally the author takes much liberty in filling in the details of Washington’s life, but largely remains true to history and the spirit of the man. The result is an engaging story that flows naturally, entertaining as it informs.

[ProgressingAmerica]

This was just released yesterday by the group working on it.

[rlmorel]

For the last 10-20 years I have had a copy of George Washington’s “Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior” on my desk at work...:)

It is quite charming and interesting to read. I think he wrote it as a 17 or 19 year old, trying to figure out how to climb the social ladder!