George Washington, John Rhodehamel
George Washington, John Rhodehamel
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George Washington
The Wonder of the Age

Author: John Rhodehamel

Narrator: Joe Barrett

Unabridged: 8 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 02/21/2017


Synopsis

As editor of the award-winning Library of America collection of George Washington's writings and a curator of the great man’s original papers, John Rhodehamel has established himself as an authority of our nation’s preeminent founding father. Rhodehamel examines George Washington as a public figure, arguing that the man—who first achieved fame in his early twenties—is inextricably bound to his mythic status. Solidly grounded in Washington's papers and exemplary in its brevity, this approachable biography is a superb introduction to the leader whose name has become synonymous with America.

About John Rhodehamel

John Rhodehamel is the former archivist of Mount Vernon and curator of American historical manuscripts at the Huntington Library. He is editor of George Washington: Writings and the American Revolution: Writings from the War of Independence, 1775-1783. He lives in Newport Beach, California.


Reviews

Goodreads review by John on January 22, 2019

Just before his second inauguration, the president spoke of “the extreme wretchedness of [my] existence while in office.” A few months later, Washington angrily told his cabinet that he regretted “but once” having agreed to serve a second term. Unfortunately, that “once,” Washington continued, was “......more

Goodreads review by William on October 21, 2020

Wondering about Washington? Here's a book for you! As this book was recommended by the President of Mount Vernon as the best single-volume book about George Washington, I had to read it, especially in an effort to update my own book “George Washington’s Liberty Key.” I found the book a gem to hold, b......more

Goodreads review by Brett on March 23, 2025

George was a legend. Finished this book in style on President’s Day. Felt really patriotic.George was the man. Interesting things I learned: 1) George simply should have died in all of the battles he was involved in….. The fact he stayed alive and was never knicked by a bullet is still a wonder of th......more

Goodreads review by Courtney on February 06, 2017

As a complete outsider to all things historical when it comes to America, I was hoping for a big fat juicy biography to learn much about this first President of the United States. Sadly, this is not a book for a newbie to take on. Confusing from the start, his early years are given in dribs and drab......more

Goodreads review by Charles on September 01, 2018

Compact and Elegant Biography of the Father of Our Country This slim volume is beautifully written and contains many thoughtful insights into the character of George Washington and on his influence as “Father of Our Country”. Author John Rhodehamel makes a convincing case for Washington’s exceptional......more