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  • George Washington: A Captivating Guide to an American Founding Father Who Served as the First President of the United States of America

  • By: Captivating History
  • Narrated by: David Patton
  • Length: 3 hrs and 55 mins
  • 4.0 out of 5 stars (2 ratings)

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George Washington: A Captivating Guide to an American Founding Father Who Served as the First President of the United States of America

By: Captivating History
Narrated by: David Patton
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Explore the captivating life of George Washington.

One day at Mount Vernon, a young boy climbed into a window, fell, and hurt himself. George Washington, who had advanced rheumatism then, called for his servant to help. When the boy recovered, Washington asked why the boy had come in. The servant told him the boy wanted to get a look at the president. Washington then asked to see the boy.

“You wanted to see the president, did you? Well, I am George Washington.”

“No!” retorted the boy, “You are only just a man. I want to see the President!”

This is the history of George Washington who was a president, a general, and a Founding Father of a new nation. But, most of all, it is the story of George Washington the man. Many of the anecdotes related are true stories told by the people who were his own family and friends.

This captivating history audiobook covers topics such as:

  • She was horrified
  • From tranquility to turmoil
  • Two if by sea
  • One shot starts the revolution
  • Canada to New Jersey
  • A year of hardship
  • Victory
  • George Washington, the first president
  • The new capital
  • Washington reelected
  • Peace at last
  • The last days of a noble man
  • And much more

So if you want to learn more about the remarkable life of George Washington, listen to this audiobook now!

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Just reminded me of few hidden points.

Not great as well as not terrible one. I learned a few new tidbits about this great man and how he lived his life.

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