Life of George Washington
by Washington Irving
Taste attributes: biographyhistoricalwarpoliticaldocumentaryslowheavyrealisticintricatelinearbig & variedemotive & stirringhuman spirit/resilience/survivalunderdog triumphssocial commentary
Boxlist takeA grounded biography that is heavy, slow-burning and emotional. Best if you like real life over fantasy.
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Pace: slow · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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About This Book
Originally published in five volumes between 1853 and 1859, it is a treasure chest of information on Washington and the Civil War. This work is presumeably the most intimate and fascinating biography of a man who worked his way from an Army commander to the first President of the United States.
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- Washington Irving
- Published
- 1855
- Pages
- 636
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