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Mount Vernon: Washington's Home and the Nation's Shrine

Mount Vernon: Washington's Home and the Nation's Shrine

Saylor, Henry H.
Wilstach, Paul

Paperback

Presidents & Heads of StateFiction AnthologiesRegional: Middle Atlantic

ISBN10: 1162765887
ISBN13: 9781162765884
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 376
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.78 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Mount Vernon: Washington's Home and the Nation's Shrine is a book written by Paul Wilstach that offers a comprehensive and detailed account of George Washington's estate in Virginia. The book delves into the history of Mount Vernon, from its construction in the mid-18th century to its transformation into a national landmark after Washington's death. Wilstach provides readers with a thorough exploration of the estate's architecture, gardens, and furnishings, as well as the daily life of the Washington family and their slaves. The book also offers insights into Washington's character and his role in shaping the early American Republic. In addition to its historical and cultural significance, Mount Vernon is also a popular tourist attraction, and the book includes information on how the estate has been preserved and maintained over the years. Overall, Mount Vernon: Washington's Home and the Nation's Shrine is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in American history, architecture, or the life of George Washington.1916. Illustrations from photographs by Henry H. Saylor and others. An account of the years the father of America, George Washington, spent at Mount Vernon; years which he himself called the happiest of his life, accurately and truthfully presented in an interesting and sympathetic manner.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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