Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Beginning his lifelong association with the Virginia backcountry in 1748 when he started surveying the sparsely populated, often perilous region, Washington's entire early career and rise to national prominence was linked to the Western frontier. Only through understanding this relationship between the man and the region can we understand Virginia's impact on the founder.
This collection of essays explores the role that the geography and diverse inhabitants of this burgeoning area played in molding Washington's life, temperament, and politics. Written by prestigious Washington scholars -- including John E. Ferling, Don Higginbotham, Dorothy Twohig, and Philander D. Chase -- this book presents the young leader against the backdrop of the West.
Synopsis
This collection of essays written by prestigious Washington scholars examines the role that geography and the diverse inhabitants of this frontier play in molding Washington's life, temperament, and politics.