The True George Washington

Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott Company, 1896, 1897. Hardcover. Cream cloth, gilt and blue decoration on front cover, 319 pp., 24 BW plates. G+ (Covers are moderately soiled; first few pages are loosening or may be slightly torn; rest of book is quite nice for age; WARMLY INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR on first page.). Item #150225

In an opening note, the author tells us: "If the present work succeeds in humanizing Washington, and making him a man rather than a historical figure, its purpose will have been fulfilled. In the attempt to accomplish this, Washington has, so far as is possible, been made to speak for himself, even though at times it had compelled the sacrifice of literary form, in the hope that his own words would convey a greater sense of the personality of the man. So, too, liberal drafts have been made on the opinions and statements of his contemporaries; but, unless the contrary is stated or is obvious, all quoted matter is from Washington's own pen. It is with pleasure that the author adds that the result of his study has only served to make Washington the greater to him." (p. 6) WARMLY INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR on first page.

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