The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving
For Young Persons and for the Use of SchoolsBy Washington Irving
Length18h 57m
About this audiobook
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.
26CHAPTER XXV.
2CHAPTER I.
27CHAPTER XXVI.
3CHAPTER II.
28CHAPTER XXVII.
4CHAPTER III.
29CHAPTER XXVIII.
5CHAPTER IV.
30CHAPTER XXIX.
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6CHAPTER V.
31CHAPTER XXX.
7CHAPTER VI.
32CHAPTER XXXI.
8CHAPTER VII.
33CHAPTER XXXII.
9CHAPTER VIII.
34CHAPTER XXXIII.
10CHAPTER IX.
35CHAPTER XXXIV.
11CHAPTER X.
36CHAPTER XXXV.
12CHAPTER XI.
37CHAPTER XXXVI.
13CHAPTER XII.
38CHAPTER XXXVII.
14CHAPTER XIII.
39CHAPTER XXXVIII.
15CHAPTER XIV.
40CHAPTER XXXIX.
16CHAPTER XV.
41CHAPTER XL.
17CHAPTER XVI.
42CHAPTER XLI.
18CHAPTER XVII.
43CHAPTER XLII.
19CHAPTER XVIII.
44CHAPTER XLIII.
20CHAPTER XIX.
45CHAPTER XLIV.
21CHAPTER XX.
46CHAPTER XLV.
22CHAPTER XXI.
47CHAPTER XLVI.
23CHAPTER XXII.
48CHAPTER XLVII.
24CHAPTER XXIII.
49CHAPTER XLVIII.
25CHAPTER XXIV.
50CHAPTER XLIX.
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