First published 1999
Young George Washington grows up on a Virginia plantation, learning the skills that will shape his future. He surveys wild frontiers, leads soldiers through dangerous battles, and faces impossible choices as he helps build a new nation. Washington struggles with the weight of leadership during the Revolutionary War, knowing that defeat means death for him and his cause. He must decide whether to accept the crown his followers offer or step away from power. The boy who learned honesty and courage on his family's farm becomes the man who defines what it means to be an American leader. This biography shows how Washington's character was forged through hardship and how his decisions created the foundation for American democracy.
Genres: biography, historical-fiction, childrens, american-history
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, historical-figure
Setting: Virginia
Period: 19th-century, 20th-century
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