The Real George Washington: The True Story of America's Most Indispensable Man

Why, after two centuries, does George Washington remain one of the most beloved figures in our history? The Real George Washington answers that question by giving us a close look at this man who became the "father of our country" and the first American President. But rather than focus on the interpretations of historians, the book tells much of his exciting story in his own words.

In Part I you'll meet a man who --

1. lost his father at age 11 and nearly joined the British navy at 15.
2. ...