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Life of George Washington

by Washington Irving · 1850

Politics & Society · ranked #21 in category

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

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Category
Politics & Society
First published
1850 · 1850s
Author
Washington Irving
Standing
Recommended

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