George Washington
The Wonder of the Age

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

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

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

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

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