George Washington, Sportsman: From His Own Journals (1928) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164817161)

""George Washington, Sportsman: From His Own Journals"" is a book written by John C. Phillips in 1928. It is a collection of George Washington's personal journals and letters, detailing his passion for hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities. The book offers a unique glimpse into the life and interests of one of America's most iconic figures, as well as providing insight into the social and cultural norms of the time. The author has compiled and organized the writings in a way that is easy to follow and provides a cohesive narrative of Washington's experiences as a sportsman. Overall, this book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in American history, outdoor recreation, or the life of George Washington.""Most U.S. presidents engaged in some sort of outdoor sport, prior to, during, and after their term of office. Without question, George Washington�������s main outdoor sporting interest was to be astride his favorite mount riding to the hounds in pursuit of Reynard the Fox. This sort of riding came easily to him after spending countless days on horseback surveying, participating in the French and Indian War in western Pennsylvania, the Revolutionary War, and at Mt. Vernon overseeing his plantation, visiting neighbors, and traveling. By all accounts he was a superb horseman. However relatively few sportsman-historians today appear to know that George Washington also hunted and fished below Mt. Vernon on the Potomac River and its tributaries. A fascinating account of George Washington�������s sporting life from his own journals! --Henry M. Reeves.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John C. Phillips
ISBN-10: 1164817167
ISBN-13: 9781164817161
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 52
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.11d