Excerpt from The Daily Journal of Major George Washington, in 1751-2: Kept While on a Tour From Virginia to the Islama of Barbadoes, With His Invalid Brother, Maj. Lawrence Washington, Proprietor of Mount Vernon on the Protomac
George Washington while studying surveying had also theoretically studied navigation; but this voy age offered an exceptionally good opportunity for him to acquire a practical knowledge of the art, which we may well suppose, from his early desire to adopt a seafaring life, he eagerly embraced.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is author's meticulously researched account of George Washington's 1751 voyage to Barbados. The book combines Washington's journal entries with historical context and analysis to provide a vivid portrait of the young man who would become one of the most important figures in American history. It explores the political, social, and economic conditions of Barbados in the mid-18th century, and provides insights into Washington's early development as a leader. Through the author's skillful blending of primary source material and historical narrative, readers gain a deeper understanding of Washington's character and the formative experiences that shaped his life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332053353_0
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