George Washington

Among all the numerous life stories written by Ferdinand Schmidt for the delectation and education of German youth, none surpasses that of Washington. The author has condensed his material, drawn from the most authoritative sources, in a masterly manner, and presents it in a very attractive form. He has accompanied it by moralization which is pertinent, but never becomes tedious. It is questionable, indeed, whether any story of Washington’s life written for young people excels Schmidt’s in accuracy, conciseness, and general interest. As such this sketch of the Father of his Country from a German point of view is commended to American youth. -- Translator's Preface - Summary by George P. Upton (3 hr 36 min)

Chapters

Boyhood	22:22	Read by KevinS
The Surveyor	10:42	Read by Andrea Kotzer
Three Years in the Wilderness	10:19	Read by Xiaoyan Arrowsmith
The Ambassador	10:51	Read by Ciufi Galeazzi
Washington’s First Battles	15:37	Read by tommack
A Year of Peace	20:49	Read by Michael Fassio
A Quarrel with the Mother Country	15:38	Read by Michael Fassio
A Trial of Arms	6:04	Read by David Lawrence
Washington Chosen Commander-in-Chief	7:02	Read by Ciufi Galeazzi
Washington Before Boston	10:52	Read by Ciufi Galeazzi
The Declaration of Independence	8:43	Read by Aaron Parsons
Trying Times	12:20	Read by Michael Fassio
Washington Crosses the Delaware	10:19	Read by Anita Sloma-Martinez
Lafayette—Kosciuszko—Steuben	11:43	Read by Anita Sloma-Martinez
Peace is Declared	9:50	Read by Ciufi Galeazzi
Washington’s Farewell to the Army	14:45	Read by Ciufi Galeazzi
Last Days	11:15	Read by Larry Wilson
Blest be His Memory	4:39	Read by Larry Wilson
Appendix	2:30	Read by Larry Wilson

Reviews

(5 stars)

Chedva Margolis

Well written and read. It is the story of a real nobel American who gives all an example of a rewarding life in the face of major challenges. This book about George Washington is very inspiring.