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Being George Washington : the indispensable man, as you've never seen him / written & edited by Glenn Beck & Kevin Balfe.

I am George Washington. (other title)
Beck, Glenn. (Author). Balfe, Kevin. (Added Author).

Summary:

Combining biography and Washington's own writings with his own trademark insights, comments, and sidebars, Beck explores our nation's first president and describes how Washington's beliefs and values--beliefs and values which united a country in an age even more fractious than our own--are especially important to remember today.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781451659269
  • ISBN: 9781451659276
  • ISBN: 1451659261
  • ISBN: 145165927X
  • Physical Description: xv, 287 pages ; 25 cm
  • Edition: First Threshold Editions/Mercury Radio Arts edition
  • Publisher: New York : Threshold Editions/Mercury Radio Arts, 2011.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction : Had I not been a witness -- Victory or death -- The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph -- When none expected much, he did the unexpected -- A valley forged of despair -- A good general, a great author -- Whom can we trust now? -- A tale of two founders -- The war turns at Yorktown -- Yorktown falls -- The world turned upside down -- Gray in your service -- A moment of crisis, a lifetime of preparation -- To please all is impossible -- LIttle short of a miracle -- A final farewell -- A humble agent of heaven -- Conclusion : True greatness dwells in the soul.
Target Audience Note:
Adult
Adult Follett Library Resources
Subject:
Washington, George, 1732-1799 > Military leadership.
Washington, George, 1732-1799.
Presidents > United States > Biography.
Generals > United States > Biography.
Generals > Biography.
United States > History > Revolution, 1775-1783.
Genre:
Biographies.

Available copies

  • 31 of 32 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Caswell County Public Library.

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  • 1 current hold with 32 total copies.
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Gunn Memorial Public Library B WASHINGTON (Text) 34621704628653 Adult Biography Available -