
The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving
For Young Persons and for the Use of SchoolsBy Washington IrvingLength18h 57m
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In "The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving," Washington Irving encapsulates the monumental life of America'Äôs first president, George Washington, through a narrative that balances biographical detail with engaging storytelling. The text exemplifies Irving's hallmark style, characterized by a fluent prose that blends historical fact with romantic embellishment, all while situating Washington within the broader context of American nation-building. This condensation maintains the essential elements of the larger work while making it more accessible, particularly for young readers or those unfamiliar with Washington's legacy. Irving'Äôs intent was to inspire admiration for Washington'Äôs resilience and virtue, positioning the general's experiences as foundational for the American spirit. Washington Irving, often hailed as the father of American literature, brought a unique perspective to his writing, shaped by his own experiences as a historian and an early American author. Influenced by the romantic ideals of his time and deeply aware of America'Äôs burgeoning identity, Irving dedicated much of his work to chronicling the lives of significant figures. His admiration for Washington, both as a leader and a symbol of American ideals, is evident throughout this work, as he aimed to immortalize Washington'Äôs contributions in a manner that would resonate with future generations. This book is highly recommended for readers seeking an engaging introduction to the life of George Washington, written by one of America's most beloved authors. Ideal for students and history enthusiasts alike, Irving's depiction provides insight into the character and leadership of Washington while also reflecting the broader themes of patriotism and virtue in American history. This concise yet profound narrative is a perfect starting point for anyone wishing to understand the man behind the myth.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length18 hrs 57 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 4, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
40CHAPTER XXXIX.
2CHAPTER I.
41CHAPTER XL.
3CHAPTER II.
42CHAPTER XLI.
4CHAPTER III.
43CHAPTER XLII.
5CHAPTER IV.
44CHAPTER XLIII.
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6CHAPTER V.
45CHAPTER XLIV.
7CHAPTER VI.
46CHAPTER XLV.
8CHAPTER VII.
47CHAPTER XLVI.
9CHAPTER VIII.
48CHAPTER XLVII.
10CHAPTER IX.
49CHAPTER XLVIII.
11CHAPTER X.
50CHAPTER XLIX.
12CHAPTER XI.
51CHAPTER L.
13CHAPTER XII.
52CHAPTER LI.
14CHAPTER XIII.
53CHAPTER LII.
15CHAPTER XIV.
54CHAPTER LIII.
16CHAPTER XV.
55CHAPTER LIV.
17CHAPTER XVI.
56CHAPTER LV.
18CHAPTER XVII.
57CHAPTER LVI.
19CHAPTER XVIII.
58CHAPTER LVII.
20CHAPTER XIX.
59CHAPTER LVIII.
21CHAPTER XX.
60CHAPTER LIX.
22CHAPTER XXI.
61CHAPTER LX.
23CHAPTER XXII.
62CHAPTER LXI.
24CHAPTER XXIII.
63CHAPTER LXII.
25CHAPTER XXIV.
64CHAPTER LXIII.
26CHAPTER XXV.
65CHAPTER LXIV.
27CHAPTER XXVI.
66CHAPTER LXV.
28CHAPTER XXVII.
67CHAPTER LXVI.
29CHAPTER XXVIII.
68CHAPTER LXVII.
30CHAPTER XXIX.
69CHAPTER LXVIII.
31CHAPTER XXX.
70CHAPTER LXIX.
32CHAPTER XXXI.
71CHAPTER LXX.
33CHAPTER XXXII.
72CHAPTER LXXI.
34CHAPTER XXXIII.
73CHAPTER LXXII.
35CHAPTER XXXIV.
74CHAPTER LXXIII.
36CHAPTER XXXV.
75CHAPTER LXXIV.
37CHAPTER XXXVI.
76CHAPTER LXXV.
38CHAPTER XXXVII.
77CHAPTER LXXVI.
39CHAPTER XXXVIII.