George Washington's Last Duel - Softcover

Thomas Nelson Page

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9361422146 ISBN 13: 9789361422140

Publisher: Double 9 Books, 2024

Synopsis

"George Washington's Last Duel" by using Thomas Nelson Page presents a fictionalized account of a pivotal moment in American history, mixing fact with imagination to craft an engaging narrative. Set inside the late 18th century, the tale revolves across the legendary discern of George Washington, the primary President of the US. Page weaves a story of intrigue and honor as he explores the occasions main as much as Washington's last duel, a dramatic war of words that checks the principles of integrity and courage. Through vivid prose and meticulous interest to historic element, Page brings to life the characters and settings of colonial America, immersing readers within the political and social milieu of the time. As the story unfolds, tensions amplify, main to a climactic showdown that forces Washington to confront his very own beliefs and values. With richly drawn characters and a compelling storyline, "George Washington's Last Duel" offers readers a charming glimpse into the existence of one among America's most respected leaders, highlighting the complexities of honor, obligation, and sacrifice within the pursuit of justice.

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About the Author

Thomas Nelson Page was an American attorney, politician, and writer. During World War I, he was the United States' ambassador to Italy from 1913 to 1919, serving under President Woodrow Wilson. Page's writing popularized Plantation tradition literature, which was utilized to spread the Lost Cause idea throughout the New South. Page originally captured the public's notice with his story "Marse Chan," which appeared in the Century Illustrated Monthly magazine. Page's most notable pieces are The Burial of the Guns and In Ole Virginia. Page was born on one of the Nelson family's properties in Oakland, near the community of Beaverdam, Hanover County, Virginia. He was the son of John Page (a lawyer and plantation owner) and Elizabeth Burwell (Nelson). He descended from the well-known Nelson and Page families, both of whom were First Families of Virginia. Although he came from an affluent family, during the American Civil War, which began when he was eight years old, his parents and relatives were largely poor during Reconstruction and his adolescence. In 1869, he enrolled in Washington College, now known as Washington and Lee University, in Lexington, Virginia, where Robert E. Lee was president.

Edition details

• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9361422146
• ISBN 13: 9789361422140
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 40