Farmer George plants a nation / Peggy Thomas ; illustrations by Layne Johnson.
by Thomas, Peggy; Johnson, Layne.
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BookPublisher: Honesdale, Pa. : Calkins Creek, c2008Edition: 1st ed.Description: 40 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.ISBN: 9781590784600; 159078460X.Subject(s): Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Juvenile literature | Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Homes and haunts -- Juvenile literature | Family farms -- Virginia -- Mount Vernon (Estate) -- History -- Juvenile literature | Mount Vernon (Va : Estate) -- History -- Juvenile literatureDDC classification: 973.4/1092 | B Online resources: Contributor biographical information | Publisher description Summary: Besides being a general and the first president of the United States, George Washington was also a farmer. His efforts to create a self-sufficient farm at Mount Vernon, Virginia, mirrored his struggle to form a new nation. Excerpts from Washington's writings are featured throughout the book, which also includes a timeline, resource section, as well as essays on Washington at Mount Vernon and his thoughts on slavery.--From publisher description.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 39-40).
Besides being a general and the first president of the United States, George Washington was also a farmer. His efforts to create a self-sufficient farm at Mount Vernon, Virginia, mirrored his struggle to form a new nation. Excerpts from Washington's writings are featured throughout the book, which also includes a timeline, resource section, as well as essays on Washington at Mount Vernon and his thoughts on slavery.--From publisher description.
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