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George Washington and the Birth of Our Nation
George Washington and the Birth of Our Nation Author:Milton Meltzer What was George Washington like? He was commander-in-chief of the Revolutionary forces, first president, the Father of our country, yes, a legendary image sculpted in stone on Mount Rushmore and engraved on the one dollar bill. But what do we know of the man behind the myth? In this moving biography, Milton Meltzer unfolds the true story of how ... more »Washington's character was formed by the turbulent times he lived in. Ambitious, energetic, impulsive, vulnerable, his strengths and weaknesses led to the mistakes and successes that had a profound effect upon his country's destiny.« less