General Washington's Christmas Farewell: A Mount Vernon Homecoming, 1783 - Hardcover

Weintraub, Stanley

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0743246543 ISBN 13: 9780743246545

Publisher: Free Pr, 2003

Synopsis

Traces the lesser-known story of Washington's return to Mount Vernon after the Revolutionary War, chronicling the brief month spent bidding farewell to his troops, resigning his commission before Congress, and traveling home in time for Christmas; actions that set a precedent for an orderly transfer of power that would be echoed at the end of his presidency. 50,000 first printing.

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Review:

Jay Winik author of "April 1865: The Month that Saved America" Stanley Weintraub's "General Washington's Christmas Farewell" is an engaging rendition of a few fleeting weeks that would come to speak volumes about the young American republic. This slim book is fresh, fascinating, and delightful.

Thomas Fleming author of "Liberty!: The American Revolution" This is a different George Washington from the stick figure on the dollar bill -- a man who was not only admired but loved by his fellow Americans. Mr. Weintraub has brought to vivid life a deeply meaningful and profoundly moving chapter from our past.

Synopsis:

Relates the story of Washington's return to Mount Vernon after the Revolutionary War, chronicling the brief month spent bidding farewell to his troops, resigning his commission before Congress, and traveling home for Christmas.

About this edition

• Publisher: Free Pr
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0743246543
• ISBN 13: 9780743246545
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 205