Life and Times of Washington, Volume 2 by Schroeder and Lossing

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Author Schroeder, John Frederick, 1800-1857
Author Lossing, Benson John, 1813-1891
Title Life and Times of Washington, Volume 2
Revised, Enlarged, and Enriched
Credits Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon, Marvin A. Hodges, Charles Franks, the Online Distributed Proofreading Team and David Widger
Summary "Life and Times of Washington, Volume 2" by John F. Schroeder and Benson John Lossing is a historical account written in the late 19th century that delves into the life of George Washington, particularly focusing on his military leadership during the American Revolution. This volume covers significant events from 1775 to the conclusion of the war, highlighting Washington's strategies, challenges, and decisions as he guides the Continental Army against British forces. The opening of the book presents Washington dealing with the complexities of wartime leadership, particularly around the inhumane treatment of American prisoners by the British. It describes Washington's frustration with the British dismissing American prisoners as rebels, not deserving the courtesy typically extended in warfare. Key events such as the capture of General Lee, retaliatory actions taken by Congress, and Washington's push for humane treatment of prisoners unfold. Additionally, the text hints at forthcoming military strategies, highlighting Washington's plans to inoculate the army against smallpox, as well as his foresight in anticipating the enemy's movements, setting the stage for his later encounters against formidable British troops. This detailed historical narrative provides valuable insights into the trials faced by Washington and the nascent nation during a tumultuous period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Subject Presidents -- United States -- Biography
Subject Washington, George, 1732-1799
Category Text
EBook-No. 8145
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 10, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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